US Bridges

RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 53 · Structure no. 000000001062131

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,282
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI NW JCT Rts 17 + 53
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.38137, -77.36712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,282 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 9,282 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.