RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel
GoodTompkins County, New York · Just N JCT SH 79 & Inlet · Structure no. 000000001077230
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,932
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,932 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,494 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel carry?
About 11,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 96 over Flood Control Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.