US Bridges

RTE I86 over County Road 16

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.6 MI E Falconer Int · Structure no. 000000001062582

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over County Road 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over County Road 16 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,926 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCounty Road 16
Location0.6 MI E Falconer Int
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13586, -79.18032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,926 (2021)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over County Road 16 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over County Road 16 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over County Road 16 carry?

About 4,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over County Road 16?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over County Road 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.