US Bridges

RTE I86 over RTE 60

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.33 M N Rt 120 and Rt 60 · Structure no. 000000001091951

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,296
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over RTE 60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over RTE 60 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 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.

It carries about 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRTE 60
Location0.33 M N Rt 120 and Rt 60
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.12145, -79.24093
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over RTE 60 built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over RTE 60 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over RTE 60 carry?

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over RTE 60?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over RTE 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.