US Bridges

RTE I86 over Fay Hollow Road

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.2 MI SW JCT I86 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000001092142

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,790
2020 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 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,609 by 2041. 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 I86 & SH 16
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15011, -78.40592
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 traffic6,790 (2020)
Projected traffic7,609 by 2041
Trucks23%
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$3.9 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. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 6,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% 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.