US Bridges

Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.5M NW of Big Flats over · Structure no. 000000001072870

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,464
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86 in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,523 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOlcott Rd.
Crosses86I 17 62051013 RTE I86
Location0.5M NW of Big Flats over
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14116, -76.94173
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,464 (2020)
Projected traffic5,523 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86 carry?

About 4,464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Olcott Rd. over 86I 17 62051013 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.