US Bridges

RTE I86 over Airport Road

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .4 Mile E JCT I86 & SR 36 · Structure no. 000000001061912

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,951
2018 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 3,951 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 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
CrossesAirport Road
Location.4 Mile E JCT I86 & SR 36
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37523, -77.67096
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,951 (2018)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.3 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 3,951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Airport Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Airport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.