US Bridges

RTE I86 over Hess Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.8 MI NE JCT Rts 17 +275 · Structure no. 000000001090321

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,408
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Hess Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I86 over Hess Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,408 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesHess Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT Rts 17 +275
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates42.24687, -78.07714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,408 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks30%
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$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Hess Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Hess Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Hess Creek carry?

About 3,408 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Hess Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Hess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.