US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 950A

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · Exit 17 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001062752

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 950A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 950A 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,621 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 950A
LocationExit 17 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10512, -78.89936
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic4,720 (2020)
Projected traffic5,621 by 2041
Trucks28%
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 950A built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 950A 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 950A carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 950A?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 950A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.