US Bridges

RTE 990G over RTE I86

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 990G & I-86 · Structure no. 000000001013150

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,262
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 990G over RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 990G over RTE I86 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 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 4,262 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,938 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 990G
CrossesRTE I86
LocationJCT Rts 990G & I-86
RouteState Highway 990G
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09953, -75.81435
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,262 (2007)
Projected traffic4,938 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 990G over RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 990G over RTE I86 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 990G over RTE I86 carry?

About 4,262 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 990G over RTE I86?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 990G over RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.