US Bridges

RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .8 MI W JCT US 219 & I86 · Structure no. 000000006600149

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,957 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesBuffalo.& Pittsburgh Is
Location.8 MI W JCT US 219 & I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09103, -78.6455
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2019)
Projected traffic10,957 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Buffalo.& Pittsburgh Is?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.