US Bridges

RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · JCT RTE 17 + RTE 280 · Structure no. 000000006062770

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86 in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 280
Crosses86I 17 51021127 RTE I86
LocationJCT RTE 17 + RTE 280
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09936, -78.8479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic673 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86 carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 280 over 86I 17 51021127 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.