US Bridges

RTE 96B over Danby Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 3.3 MI NW Willseville · Structure no. 000000001079480

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96B over Danby Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 96B over Danby Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,910 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96B
CrossesDanby Creek
Location3.3 MI NW Willseville
RouteState Highway 96B
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3271, -76.42274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (2021)
Projected traffic4,910 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96B over Danby Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96B over Danby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96B over Danby Creek carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96B over Danby Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 96B over Danby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.