US Bridges

RTE I86 over Winfield Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.7 MI NE JCT RTE 17 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001012750

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Winfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Winfield Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 28,391 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,583 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesWinfield Creek
Location0.7 MI NE JCT RTE 17 + Cl
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.13788, -76.95324
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,391 (2021)
Projected traffic43,583 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Winfield Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Winfield 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Winfield Creek carry?

About 28,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Winfield Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Winfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.