US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 415X

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Bath RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001061622

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,532
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 415X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 415X in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 6 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 415X
Location1.5 MI NW of Bath RTE 17
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35674, -77.34801
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,532 (2018)
Projected traffic16,167 by 2041
Trucks27%
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 415X built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 415X 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 415X carry?

About 10,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 415X?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 415X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.