US Bridges

RTE I86 over Airport Road

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .4 Mile E JCT I86 & SR 36 · Structure no. 000000001061911

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,611
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Airport Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Airport Road in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,611 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 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
CrossesAirport Road
Location.4 Mile E JCT I86 & SR 36
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37571, -77.67119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,611 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks30%
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Airport Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Airport Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Airport Road carry?

About 3,611 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Airport Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Airport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.