US Bridges

RTE I86 over Mud Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 17 +226 · Structure no. 000000001061392

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,515
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Mud Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,515 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,347 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 17 +226
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.27882, -77.22474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,515 (2018)
Projected traffic23,347 by 2041
Trucks24%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Mud 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Mud Creek carry?

About 12,515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.