US Bridges

RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.3 MI SE Exit 16 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001062732

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road 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 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,346 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCorbett Hill Road
Location3.3 MI SE Exit 16 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.1265, -78.94984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2021)
Projected traffic4,346 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Corbett Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.