RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · 5.0MI.E.JCT.RTES 76 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001071492
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,515
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek 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 4,515 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,377 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 4,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Prendergast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.