US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 5 MI Southeast of Corning · Structure no. 000000001072880

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,706
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 36,706 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,478 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 567 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location5 MI Southeast of Corning
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12381, -76.98875
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width567 ft (172.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,706 (2020)
Projected traffic68,478 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$101.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 36,706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 567 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.