US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 219

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · Jct. Ste & RTE 219 · Structure no. 000000006600169

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,973
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 219 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 219 in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,973 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,259 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 219
LocationJct. Ste & RTE 219
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.08816, -78.63071
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,973 (2019)
Projected traffic14,259 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 219 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 219 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 219 carry?

About 11,973 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 219?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.