US Bridges

County Road 15 over Trib French Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · At Village of Sherman · Structure no. 000000003326120

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
805
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Trib French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 15 over Trib French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 805 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesTrib French Creek
LocationAt Village of Sherman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15763, -79.59731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2018)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Trib French Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Trib French Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Trib French Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Trib French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.