RTE I86 over Ischua Creek
PoorCattaraugus County, New York · .4 MI SW JCT I86 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000001092162
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Ischua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,087 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Ischua Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is RTE I86 over Ischua Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Ischua Creek carry?
About 6,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Ischua Creek?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Ischua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.