US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.9 MI W of I-86 WB Exit · Structure no. 000000001074821

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,319
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,319 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.9 MI W of I-86 WB Exit
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15713, -77.0775
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,319 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,319 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.