RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · .4 MI East JCT I86 & SH16 · Structure no. 000000001090012
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,717 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel carry?
About 4,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Oil Creek Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.