US Bridges

RTE I86 over Five Mile Road

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.4 MI E Allegany Int. · Structure no. 000000001092031

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,764
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Five Mile Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Five Mile Road 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 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 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesFive Mile Road
Location0.4 MI E Allegany Int.
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10283, -78.5001
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks19%
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Five Mile Road 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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Five Mile Road carry?

About 5,764 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Five Mile Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Five Mile Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.