South 86th Street over Little Niag River
FairNiagara County, New York · 1.4 MI E Int N21 I190 · Structure no. 000000002260880
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 86th Street over Little Niag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 86th Street over Little Niag River in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,169 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 86th Street over Little Niag River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 86th Street over Little Niag River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does South 86th Street over Little Niag River carry?
About 3,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South 86th Street over Little Niag River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns South 86th Street over Little Niag River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.