RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · .5 MI E JCT SH 96B & SH13 · Structure no. 000000002210440
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,536
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 83 years old, older 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 10,536 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,799 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 96B over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 10,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 96B over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.