US Bridges

RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.1 MI SW of Almond · Structure no. 000000001090270

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, 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 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,307 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesKarr Valley Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of Almond
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.31477, -77.75714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2021)
Projected traffic10,307 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$981,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Karr Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Karr Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.