US Bridges

RTE I86 over County Road 63

Good

Chemung County, New York · 1.7 MI W Exit 51 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001078271

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,552
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over County Road 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over County Road 63 in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,552 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCounty Road 63
Location1.7 MI W Exit 51 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14991, -76.90957
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,552 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over County Road 63 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over County Road 63 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over County Road 63 carry?

About 15,552 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over County Road 63?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over County Road 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.