US Bridges

RTE 394 over Battle Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH 241& SH394 · Structure no. 000000001012180

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Battle Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesBattle Creek
Location.8 MI W JCT SH 241& SH394
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.16452, -78.98407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2019)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Battle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Battle Creek carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.