US Bridges

RTE I86 over CR 28

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.0 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013162

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,311
2019 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 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
Coordinates42.08592, -75.69651
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2019)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2041
Trucks17%
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$2.7 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 5,311 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over CR 28?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over CR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.