US Bridges

RTE I86 over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI NE of US RTE 86I & · Structure no. 000000001062202

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, 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 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 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,124 by 2041. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 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
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.4 MI NE of US RTE 86I &
RouteInterstate 86
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26472, -78.0581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,747 (2021)
Projected traffic5,124 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Genesee River built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Genesee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Genesee River carry?

About 2,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Genesee River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.