US Bridges

Olean Street over RTE I86

Good

Allegany County, New York · 6.9 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 19 · Structure no. 000000001062212

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olean Street over RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olean Street over RTE I86 in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOlean Street
CrossesRTE I86
Location6.9 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.29875, -78.02606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olean Street over RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Olean Street over RTE I86 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Olean Street over RTE I86 carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Olean Street over RTE I86?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Olean Street over RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.