US Bridges

RTE I86 over Center Street

Good

Chemung County, New York · .8 M W JCT & 86I & 13 · Structure no. 000000001078162

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,289
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Center Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Center Street 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,289 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,539 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCenter Street
Location.8 M W JCT & 86I & 13
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.15762, -76.82281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,289 (2018)
Projected traffic26,539 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Center Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Center Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Center Street carry?

About 17,289 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Center Street?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Center Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.