US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.7 MI W of I-86 WB Exit · Structure no. 000000001078141

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,806
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 12,806 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.7 MI W of I-86 WB Exit
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.1592, -76.82779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,806 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 12,806 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.