US Bridges

Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · Exit 26 of I86/S T E · Structure no. 000000001092109

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

About this bridge

Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny 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 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp J at Exit 26
CrossesErie Street Western Ny
LocationExit 26 of I86/S T E
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.09959, -78.42756
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2017)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny built?

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

What condition is Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny carry?

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

How long is Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J at Exit 26 over Erie Street Western Ny?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.