US Bridges

RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · Olean N.Y. Int on RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001092099

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,636
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86 in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1973, 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
Crosses86I 17 51124018 RTE I86
LocationOlean N.Y. Int on RTE 17
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10109, -78.42827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2017)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86 carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over 86I 17 51124018 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.