US Bridges

RTE I86 over Johnson St.

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · On RTE 17 in Olean N.Y. · Structure no. 000000001092061

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,157
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Johnson St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Johnson St. 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 6,157 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2031. 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).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesJohnson St.
LocationOn RTE 17 in Olean N.Y.
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.09434, -78.4466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic6,157 (2014)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2031
Trucks17%
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Johnson St. built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Johnson St. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Johnson St. carry?

About 6,157 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Johnson St.?

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 Johnson St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.