US Bridges

French Road over Allen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2 MI NW of Pittsford · Structure no. 000000002211070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,714
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Road over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying French Road over Allen Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrench Road
CrossesAllen Creek
Location2 MI NW of Pittsford
Coordinates43.10563, -77.57603
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,714 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Road over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Road over Allen 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 2024.

How much traffic does French Road over Allen Creek carry?

About 5,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is French Road over Allen Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns French Road over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.