US Bridges

RTE 86I over Chemung River

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.3 MI W of Waverly · Structure no. 000000001061282

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
802 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86I over Chemung River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 86I over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,104 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,651 by 2041. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 86I
CrossesChemung River
Location0.3 MI W of Waverly
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00042, -76.5586
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,104 (2021)
Projected traffic9,651 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86I over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86I over Chemung River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 86I over Chemung River carry?

About 8,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86I over Chemung River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 86I over Chemung River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.