US Bridges

RTE I86 over Red House Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 MI SW JCT 17 + Int 19 · Structure no. 000000001062780

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Red House Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I86 over Red House Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,397 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRed House Brook
Location0.3 MI SW JCT 17 + Int 19
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10722, -78.78305
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2020)
Projected traffic11,397 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Red House Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Red House Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Red House Brook carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Red House Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Red House Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.