US Bridges

RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT Rts 394&241 · Structure no. 000000001012190

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,892
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesLit Conewango C
Location0.3 MI W JCT Rts 394&241
RouteState Highway 394
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1623, -78.97465
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,892 (2020)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C carry?

About 5,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Lit Conewango C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.