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RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86

Fair

Steuben County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 226 · Structure no. 000000001061400

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,956
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86 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 4,956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 226
Crosses86I 17 64044320 RTE I86
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 226
RouteState Highway 226
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28905, -77.22372
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,956 (2018)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86 carry?

About 4,956 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over 86I 17 64044320 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.