US Bridges

King Road over French Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .3 MI SW of French Creek · Structure no. 000000003324650

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Road over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKing Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location.3 MI SW of French Creek
Coordinates42.06716, -79.70745
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2017)
Projected traffic461 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does King Road over French Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King Road over French Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns King Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.