US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · City of Salamanca · Structure no. 000000006072772

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,655
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 41 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 5,655 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,337 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 951M Townsend Creek
LocationCity of Salamanca
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14954, -78.70771
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,655 (2020)
Projected traffic6,337 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek 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 RTE 951M Townsend Creek carry?

About 5,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 951M Townsend Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.