US Bridges

RTE I86 over Cutler Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.9 MI SE of Painted Post · Structure no. 000000001048222

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,995
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Cutler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Cutler Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 11,995 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,413 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCutler Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of Painted Post
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15343, -77.08188
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,995 (2021)
Projected traffic18,413 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Cutler Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Cutler 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Cutler Creek carry?

About 11,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Cutler Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Cutler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.