US Bridges

Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8

Good

Allegany County, New York · JCT CR 2 & I86 - Angelica · Structure no. 000000001062230

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesKarr Valley RD
Crosses86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8
LocationJCT CR 2 & I86 - Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2995, -77.9595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2019)
Projected traffic318 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8 built?

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

What condition is Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8 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 Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8 carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Karr Valley RD over 86I 17 6103 2218 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.