US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 394

Poor

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.1 Miles West Kennedy in · Structure no. 000000001062612

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

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 394 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 394 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 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 4,926 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 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
CrossesRTE 394
Location1.1 Miles West Kennedy in
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13923, -79.11378
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 394 built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 394 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 394 carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 394?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.