US Bridges

RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I

Fair

Steuben County, New York · Exit 44 JCT I99 & I86 · Structure no. 000000001078310

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,586 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 17,599 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,016 by 2041. The structure is 1,586 ft (483.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
Crosses86I 17 64041440 WB 86I
LocationExit 44 JCT I99 & I86
RouteInterstate 15
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15453, -77.09701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,586 ft (483.4 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,599 (2021)
Projected traffic27,016 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$25.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I carry?

About 17,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I?

The structure is 1,586 ft (483.4 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over 86I 17 64041440 WB 86I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.