US Bridges

West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 60 · Structure no. 000000001091940

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86 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 5 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Oak Hill RD
Crosses17 17 52111278 RTE I86
Location0.3 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12063, -79.24641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2021)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86 carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Oak Hill RD over 17 17 52111278 RTE I86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.