US Bridges

RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.1 MI SE of Bath RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001061431

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,622
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road 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 10,622 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesBabcock Hollow Road
Location3.1 MI SE of Bath RTE 17
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31592, -77.28211
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,622 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road 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 Babcock Hollow Road carry?

About 10,622 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Babcock Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.