US Bridges

RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36

Fair

Steuben County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 36 · Structure no. 000000001028621

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36 in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE I86
Crosses36 36 64021046 RTE 36
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 36
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.37027, -77.67729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36 carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over 36 36 64021046 RTE 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.