US Bridges

RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.5 MI E Falconer Int · Structure no. 000000001062571

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,305
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,305 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCassadaga Creek
Location0.5 MI E Falconer Int
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13454, -79.18324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,305 (2013)
Projected traffic—
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek carry?

About 5,305 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Cassadaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.