US Bridges

RTE I86 over North Work ST

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI W Falconer Int · Structure no. 000000001091972

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over North Work ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over North Work ST 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 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,442 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesNorth Work ST
Location0.8 MI W Falconer Int
RouteInterstate 86
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12549, -79.20526
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2021)
Projected traffic5,442 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over North Work ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over North Work ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over North Work ST carry?

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over North Work ST?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over North Work ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.