US Bridges

RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 16 · Structure no. 000000001092171

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

About this bridge

RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16 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 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 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks. The structure is 164 ft (50 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
Crosses16 16 51013057 RTE 16
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 16
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17578, -78.38251
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 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 traffic—
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16 built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16 carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over 16 16 51013057 RTE 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.