US Bridges

RTE I86 over Westman Road

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091890

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,754
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Westman Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Westman Road 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 11,754 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,456 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesWestman Road
Location1.7 MI SE of Bemus Point
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14666, -79.36107
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,754 (2015)
Projected traffic16,456 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Westman Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Westman Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Westman Road carry?

About 11,754 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Westman Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Westman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.