US Bridges

RTE I86 over Johnson Street

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · On RTE 17 in Olean N.Y. · Structure no. 000000001092062

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,845
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Johnson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Johnson Street 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 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesJohnson Street
LocationOn RTE 17 in Olean N.Y.
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.09422, -78.44638
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,845 (2019)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 Johnson Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I86 over Johnson Street 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 Street carry?

About 5,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Johnson Street?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Johnson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.