US Bridges

RTE I86 over W Br French Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT RTE 426+ Ste · Structure no. 000000001091730

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over W Br French Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I86 over W Br French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,137 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,691 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesW Br French Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT RTE 426+ Ste
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13074, -79.73993
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,137 (2020)
Projected traffic9,691 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over W Br French Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over W Br French Creek 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 W Br French Creek carry?

About 8,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over W Br French Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE I86 over W Br French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.