US Bridges

County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.0 MI NE JCT 426 + S.T.E · Structure no. 000000001091740

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86 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 5 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2038. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
Crosses86I 17 52111019 RTE I86
Location3.0 MI NE JCT 426 + S.T.E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13826, -79.72592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2018)
Projected traffic269 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86 built?

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

What condition is County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86 carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over 86I 17 52111019 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.