US Bridges

RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT 394 & I86 · Structure no. 000000001071890

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
Crosses86I 17 52011295 RTE I86
Location1.7 MI E JCT 394 & I86
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15378, -79.37396
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2017)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86 carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over 86I 17 52011295 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.