US Bridges

RTE I86 over Newtown Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT RTE 86I 13 · Structure no. 000000001078190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,922
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Newtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Newtown Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 29,922 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,891 by 2030. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT RTE 86I 13
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.15512, -76.81195
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,922 (2010)
Projected traffic41,891 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Newtown Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Newtown Creek carry?

About 29,922 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.