US Bridges

France Brook Road over France Brook

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Cattaraugus County, New York · 7.4 MI SE R H&e Interchg · Structure no. 000000005524060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

France Brook Road over France Brook is a concrete culvert carrying France Brook Road over France Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFrance Brook Road
CrossesFrance Brook
Location7.4 MI SE R H&e Interchg
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04779, -78.7244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was France Brook Road over France Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is France Brook Road over France Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does France Brook Road over France Brook carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is France Brook Road over France Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns France Brook Road over France Brook?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.