RTE 426 over W Br French Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · .2 Mile N Exit 4 of I86 · Structure no. 000000001048380
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 426 over W Br French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 426 over W Br French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 78 years old, older 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 426 over W Br French Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is RTE 426 over W Br French Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 426 over W Br French Creek carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 426 over W Br French Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 426 over W Br French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.