US Bridges

RTE I86 over State Park Avenue

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · In City of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000006069661

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

About this bridge

RTE I86 over State Park Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over State Park Avenue 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 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesState Park Avenue
LocationIn City of Salamanca
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14965, -78.72816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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—
Trucks23%
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over State Park Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over State Park Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over State Park Avenue carry?

About 4,459 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over State Park Avenue?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over State Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.