US Bridges

County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I

Good

Chemung County, New York · RTE 17 1.5 MI W Cl · Structure no. 000000001061290

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,977
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,168 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56
Crosses86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I
LocationRTE 17 1.5 MI W Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00068, -76.58749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2020)
Projected traffic4,168 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56 over 86I 17 62051360 RTE 86I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.