RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo
GoodCattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 M NW JCT Rts 16 & 417 · Structure no. 000000001092052
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,845
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo carry?
About 5,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Buffalo Street Buffalo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.