US Bridges

RTE I86 over B & H RR

Fair

Steuben County, New York · Near Exit 38 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001061472

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,532
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 10,532 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,167 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 54 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
LocationNear Exit 38 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34323, -77.33992
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,532 (2018)
Projected traffic16,167 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.9 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 10,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over B & H RR?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over B & H RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.