US Bridges

86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 305 · Structure no. 000000001090070

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,831
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek 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 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 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,415 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries86-I WB On-Ramp
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 305
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.22509, -78.28012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,831 (2017)
Projected traffic3,415 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek built?

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

What condition is 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek carry?

About 1,831 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 86-I WB On-Ramp over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.