US Bridges

RTE I86 over Relief

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .7 MI West Exit 13 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001091982

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

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Relief 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,442 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesRelief
Location.7 MI West Exit 13 of I86
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.1258, -79.20282
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 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 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
CrossesOther
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Relief built?

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

What condition is RTE I86 over Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is RTE I86 over Relief?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.