US Bridges

RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Bath RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001062141

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,432
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 10,432 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesHarrisburg Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Bath RTE 17
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.35293, -77.34585
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,432 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I86 over Harrisburg 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek carry?

About 10,432 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Harrisburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.