US Bridges

RTE I86 over Bellview Road

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.7 MI SE Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091901

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Bellview Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Bellview 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesBellview Road
Location2.7 MI SE Bemus Point
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.13793, -79.34521
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Bellview Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Bellview Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Bellview Road carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I86 over Bellview Road?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Bellview Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.