US Bridges

RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.9 MI W Kennedy Int · Structure no. 000000001062622

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 5,867 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location0.9 MI W Kennedy Int
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13964, -79.11012
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,926 (2021)
Projected traffic5,867 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn 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 Western Ny & Penn carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.