US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 417

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · In City of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000006069651

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,459
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 417 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 417 in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 45 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 417
LocationIn City of Salamanca
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.15406, -78.75139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,459 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 417 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 417 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 417 carry?

About 4,459 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 417?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 417?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.