US Bridges

RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT SR 415 & I86 · Structure no. 000000001074890

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,444
2015 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 1994, so it is 31 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 27,444 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,422 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location3.2 MI E JCT SR 415 & I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1568, -77.05551
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,444 (2015)
Projected traffic38,422 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$13 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 27,444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.