US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 79

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013191

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,329
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 79 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 79
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 79
RouteInterstate 86
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07267, -75.64129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2014)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2034
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 79 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 79 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 79 carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 79?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.