US Bridges

RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.8 MI NE JCT USI86 & NY2 · Structure no. 000000001090322

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,156 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,888 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 86
CrossesHess Road Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT USI86 & NY2
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.24664, -78.0765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,156 (2021)
Projected traffic5,888 by 2041
Trucks26%
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$790,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86 over Hess Road 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 86 over Hess Road Creek carry?

About 3,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 86 over Hess Road Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.