RTE I86 over Bemus Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · .8 Mile SE of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001071910
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Bemus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Bemus 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bemus Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I86 over Bemus 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Bemus Creek carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Bemus Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Bemus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.