US Bridges

RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 5.6 MI SE SR 17 & SR352 · Structure no. 000000001012811

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,517
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,517 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 86I
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location5.6 MI SE SR 17 & SR352
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.02776, -76.71799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,517 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 10,517 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 86I over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.