US Bridges

RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 62 · Structure no. 000000001062682

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 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 6,256 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,451 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesSchoolhouse Road
Location3.3 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 62
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16069, -79.0332
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,256 (2020)
Projected traffic7,451 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road carry?

About 6,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Schoolhouse Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.