US Bridges

RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.5 MI W JCT I86 & SH 394 · Structure no. 000000001071501

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,896
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road 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 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 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesPanama Stedman Road
Location3.5 MI W JCT I86 & SH 394
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15753, -79.47465
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Panama Stedman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.