US Bridges

Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.7 MI SE JCT 17 + Int 16 · Structure no. 000000001062720

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86 in Cattaraugus 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArcher Hill Road
Crosses86I 17 51121052 RTE I86
Location1.7 MI SE JCT 17 + Int 16
Coordinates42.14701, -78.96651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86 carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Archer Hill Road over 86I 17 51121052 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.