US Bridges

RTE I86 over Dry Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.4 MI E Falconer Int · Structure no. 000000001062590

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,852
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Dry Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I86 over Dry Brook 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 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 9,852 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,041 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.4 MI E Falconer Int
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.13609, -79.12902
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,852 (2021)
Projected traffic11,041 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Dry Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Dry Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Dry Brook carry?

About 9,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.