US Bridges

RTE I86 over Grand Central

Good

Chemung County, New York · .7 M W JCT RTE 86I & 13 · Structure no. 000000001078171

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,806
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Grand Central is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Grand Central 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesGrand Central
Location.7 M W JCT RTE 86I & 13
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.15744, -76.82151
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,806 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Grand Central built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Grand Central 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 Grand Central carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over Grand Central?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Grand Central?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.