US Bridges

RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 14 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001054629

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,966
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86 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 17,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,050 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 962
Crosses86I 17 62051065 RTE I86
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 14 + 17
RouteCounty Highway 962
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16199, -76.84676
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,966 (2020)
Projected traffic18,050 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86 carry?

About 17,966 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 962 over 86I 17 62051065 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.