US Bridges

RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 15 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001011190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,986
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,986 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,031 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesHodgman Creek
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 15 + 17
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16559, -77.10328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,986 (2019)
Projected traffic46,031 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek carry?

About 29,986 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Hodgman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.