RTE 76 over French Creek
PoorChautauqua County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 76 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001060280
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,661
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 76 over French Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 76 over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 76 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 76 over French Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 76 over French Creek carry?
About 2,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 76 over French Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 76 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.