US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .5 Mile W JCT I86 & SR 36 · Structure no. 000000001061652

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973, 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 3,566 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,652 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Cou
Location.5 Mile W JCT I86 & SR 36
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36734, -77.68279
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,566 (2021)
Projected traffic6,652 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Norfolk Southern RR Cou built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou carry?

About 3,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR Cou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.