Old Road over French Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.0 SW of French Creek · Structure no. 000000003362580
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Road over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Road over French Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Road over French Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Road over French Creek carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Old Road over French Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Road over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.