US Bridges

RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.8 Miles West of Exit 28 · Structure no. 000000001090032

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,949
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,949 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,098 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 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
CrossesOil Creek Channel
Location2.8 Miles West of Exit 28
RouteInterstate 86
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21599, -78.30759
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,949 (2020)
Projected traffic11,098 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel carry?

About 5,949 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.