US Bridges

RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of Corning · Structure no. 000000001072830

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86 in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,804 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 961
Crosses86I 17 64043119 RTE I86
Location2.1 MI SE of Corning
RouteState Highway 961
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12464, -77.02212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2020)
Projected traffic5,804 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86 carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 961 over 86I 17 64043119 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.