US Bridges

RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI SW JCT Rts 17 + 16 · Structure no. 000000001092141

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,279
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesFay Hollow Road
Location2.2 MI SW JCT Rts 17 + 16
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15002, -78.40681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,279 (2014)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2031
Trucks19%
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 Fay Hollow Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road carry?

About 5,279 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.