RTE I86 over French Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 & 76 · Structure no. 000000001071441
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,896
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I86 over French Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over French Creek carry?
About 3,896 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over French Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.