US Bridges

RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.6 MI NE JCT 17 + 417 · Structure no. 000000001092022

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,178
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 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 5,178 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,803 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI NE JCT 17 + 417
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.1025, -78.50274
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,178 (2019)
Projected traffic5,803 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek 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 RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 5,178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.