US Bridges

RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 5.1 MI SW JCT I86 & SH16 · Structure no. 000000001092180

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,480
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk is a steel culvert carrying RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk 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 11,480 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,235 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesGodfrey Hllow Brk
Location5.1 MI SW JCT I86 & SH16
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10932, -78.4188
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,480 (2017)
Projected traffic13,235 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk carry?

About 11,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Godfrey Hllow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.