RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L
PoorChautauqua County, New York · At Oriental Park · Structure no. 000000001091819
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,789 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,071
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,071 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,949 by 2041. The structure is 3,789 ft (1,154.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L carry?
About 15,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L?
The structure is 3,789 ft (1,154.9 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I86 over Ball Creek Chautauqua L?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.