US Bridges

Barcelona Road over French Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Sherman · Structure no. 000000003325600

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barcelona Road over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barcelona Road over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 6 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarcelona Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of Sherman
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13416, -79.61799
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2019)
Projected traffic274 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barcelona Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Barcelona 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barcelona Road over French Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Barcelona Road over French Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Barcelona Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.