RTE I86 over Newtown Creek
GoodChemung County, New York · .4 MI W JCT SR 13 & SR 17 · Structure no. 000000001078202
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,423
- 2018 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 2005, so it is 20 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 16,423 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,211 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Newtown Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 16,423 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Newtown Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Newtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.