US Bridges

RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86

Fair

Chemung County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 427 · Structure no. 000000001061310

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86 in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 427
Crosses86I 17 62051238 RTE 86
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 427
RouteState Highway 427
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00693, -76.62874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2017)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86 carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 427 over 86I 17 62051238 RTE 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.