US Bridges

RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.3MI W JCT Rts 17 & 79 · Structure no. 000000001013182

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,795
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2041. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 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 Occanum Creek
Location1.3MI W JCT Rts 17 & 79
RouteInterstate 86
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07828, -75.66547
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2019)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over CR 28 Occanum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.