US Bridges

RTE I86 over B & H RR

Fair

Steuben County, New York · JCT I86 & B&hrr - SE Bath · Structure no. 000000001061442

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over B & H RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over B & H RR in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 9,935 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,534 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 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
CrossesB & H RR
LocationJCT I86 & B&hrr - SE Bath
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32604, -77.30913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,935 (2018)
Projected traffic18,534 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over B & H RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I86 over B & H RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over B & H RR carry?

About 9,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over B & H RR?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over B & H RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.