US Bridges

RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · Jct.Rtes 76 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001071410

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 76
Crosses86I 17 52111091 RTE I8
LocationJct.Rtes 76 & 17
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates42.15324, -79.59325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2020)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8 carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 76 over 86I 17 52111091 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.