RTE 426 over French Creek
FairPosted for loadChautauqua County, New York · 3.8 MI N JCT Rts 426+ 474 · Structure no. 000000001048370
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,113
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 426 over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 426 over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 426 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 426 over French Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 426 over French Creek carry?
About 1,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 426 over French Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 426 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.