US Bridges

RTE 86 over RTE I86

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091880

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 86 over RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 86 over RTE I86 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 86
CrossesRTE I86
Location1.7 MI SE of Bemus Point
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14532, -79.36081
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 86 over RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 86 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 86 over RTE I86 carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 86 over RTE I86?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 86 over RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.