US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Lowman · Structure no. 000000001061352

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
916 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,010
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1967, 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 11,010 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,540 by 2041. The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Par
Location3 Miles SE of Lowman
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02316, -76.65999
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length916 ft (279.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,010 (2019)
Projected traffic20,540 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par carry?

About 11,010 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par?

The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Par?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.