US Bridges

RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .3 MI W Exit 26 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001092072

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,845
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2041. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesWny&pa RR
Location.3 MI W Exit 26 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09743, -78.44132
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Wny&pa RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.