US Bridges

RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · On RTE 17 in Olean N.Y. · Structure no. 000000001092081

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,157
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree 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 5 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 6,157 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2031. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRiver Street Olean Cree
LocationOn RTE 17 in Olean N.Y.
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.10008, -78.43288
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 and waterway
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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over River Street Olean Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.