US Bridges

RTE I86 over B & H RR

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .4 MI E JCT I86 & SR 415 · Structure no. 000000001061601

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,893
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over B & H RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I86 over B & H RR in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 3,893 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesB & H RR
Location.4 MI E JCT I86 & SR 415
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38932, -77.39534
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,893 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over B & H RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 June 2023.

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

About 3,893 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over B & H RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over B & H RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.