US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SR415 & NS RR · Structure no. 000000001074822

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,966
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern 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 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 15,966 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,508 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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
Location.3 MI N JCT SR415 & NS RR
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15718, -77.07727
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic15,966 (2019)
Projected traffic24,508 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 15,966 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.