US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 14

Fair

Chemung County, New York · JCT Rts 14 + 17 + 328 · Structure no. 000000001053282

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,492
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 14 in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 18,492 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,386 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 14
LocationJCT Rts 14 + 17 + 328
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16039, -76.83842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,492 (2018)
Projected traffic28,386 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 14 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 14 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 14 carry?

About 18,492 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 14?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.