RTE I86 over French Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT SH 430 & I86 · Structure no. 000000001091782
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,069
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over 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 4,069 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 French Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I86 over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over French Creek carry?
About 4,069 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over French Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.