RTE 394 over Elm Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 394+ 241 · Structure no. 000000001012200
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,890
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 394 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Elm Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 93 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 6 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 394 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE 394 over Elm 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 394 over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 394 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 394 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.