US Bridges

RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT I86 + SR 305 · Structure no. 000000001090062

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 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 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 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 5,949 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,098 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesOil Creek Channel
Location0.2 MI W JCT I86 + SR 305
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.22395, -78.28051
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 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$4.3 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. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel 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 May 2023.

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 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.