US Bridges

RTE I86 over Carrington Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT I86 + SR 21 · Structure no. 000000001060230

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,901
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Carrington Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I86 over Carrington Creek 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 7,901 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,740 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCarrington Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT I86 + SR 21
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37733, -77.64908
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,901 (2018)
Projected traffic14,740 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Carrington Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Carrington 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Carrington Creek carry?

About 7,901 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Carrington Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Carrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.