US Bridges

RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86

Fair

Steuben County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 36 · Structure no. 000000001060160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 21
Crosses86I 17 64044055 RTE I86
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 36
RouteState Highway 21
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37889, -77.65418
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2020)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86 carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over 86I 17 64044055 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.