US Bridges

RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 5 Miles E JCT I86 & SH 76 · Structure no. 000000001071491

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,896
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I86 over Prendergast 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 8 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesPrendergast Creek
Location5 Miles E JCT I86 & SH 76
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.15486, -79.49597
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Prendergast 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.