US Bridges

RTE I86 over CR 28

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.0 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013161

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,221
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over CR 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over CR 28 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 6,221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCR 28
Location3.0 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 79
RouteInterstate 86
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08627, -75.69688
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,221 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over CR 28 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE I86 over CR 28 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over CR 28 carry?

About 6,221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over CR 28?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over CR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.