US Bridges

RTE 86I over Norfolk-Southern

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.5 MI E of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000001078150

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
4,413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86I over Norfolk-Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 86I 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 4,413 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,774 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 86I
CrossesNorfolk-Southern
Location0.5 MI E of Int. With Nys
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates42.15894, -76.82793
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,413 (2020)
Projected traffic6,774 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86I over Norfolk-Southern built?

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

What condition is RTE 86I 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 86I over Norfolk-Southern carry?

About 4,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86I 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 86I over Norfolk-Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.