US Bridges

Armenian Road over French Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.7 MI NE JCT Rts 76 & 17 · Structure no. 000000003325610

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armenian Road over French Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armenian Road over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArmenian Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.7 MI NE JCT Rts 76 & 17
Coordinates42.15807, -79.58112
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armenian Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armenian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Armenian Road over French Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Armenian Road over French Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Armenian Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.