US Bridges

RTE I86 over County Road 2

Fair

Allegany County, New York · Exit 32 of I86 - W Almond · Structure no. 000000001061582

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over County Road 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over County Road 2 in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,153 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 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
CrossesCounty Road 2
LocationExit 32 of I86 - W Almond
RouteInterstate 86
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30507, -77.87887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,763 (2021)
Projected traffic5,153 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over County Road 2 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I86 over County Road 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over County Road 2 carry?

About 2,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over County Road 2?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over County Road 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.