RTE I86 over Allegheny River
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT US 219 & I86 · Structure no. 000000006600159
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 912 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Allegheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Allegheny River in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 912 ft (278 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Allegheny River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is RTE I86 over Allegheny River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Allegheny River carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Allegheny River?
The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Allegheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.