US Bridges

RTE I86 over Shedd Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.9 MI W JCT SH17 & SH79 · Structure no. 000000001013171

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,291
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Shedd Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Shedd Road 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 5 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 5,291 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 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
CrossesShedd Road
Location1.9 MI W JCT SH17 & SH79
RouteInterstate 86
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08375, -75.67617
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,291 (2009)
Projected traffic—
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Shedd Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Shedd Road 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 I86 over Shedd Road carry?

About 5,291 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Shedd Road?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Shedd Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.