US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 446

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .4 MI E JCT I86 & CO Line · Structure no. 000000001090042

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,949
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 446 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 446 in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 5,949 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,098 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 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
CrossesRTE 446
Location.4 MI E JCT I86 & CO Line
RouteInterstate 86
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21791, -78.30119
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 446 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 446 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 446 carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 446?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 446?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.