US Bridges

RTE 86 over Prospect Conn

Fair

Broome County, New York · In Binghamton · Structure no. 000000001079311

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,120
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86 over Prospect Conn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 86 over Prospect Conn in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 29,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,767 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 86
CrossesProspect Conn
LocationIn Binghamton
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates42.11382, -75.92753
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,120 (2014)
Projected traffic40,767 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86 over Prospect Conn built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86 over Prospect Conn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 86 over Prospect Conn carry?

About 29,120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86 over Prospect Conn?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 86 over Prospect Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.