US Bridges

Marks Road over French Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.8 MI SE of Nina · Structure no. 000000003325130

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marks Road over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marks Road over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMarks Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2.8 MI SE of Nina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09719, -79.65881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic147 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marks Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Marks Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Marks Road over French Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Marks Road over French Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marks Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.