US Bridges

RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT I86 & SR 333 · Structure no. 000000001011271

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,684
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 12,684 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCurtis Hollow Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT I86 & SR 333
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.21193, -77.17372
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,684 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek carry?

About 12,684 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Curtis Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.