US Bridges

RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 6.2 MI S JCT SH394& SH241 · Structure no. 000000001012210

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location6.2 MI S JCT SH394& SH241
RouteState Highway 394
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11602, -78.92148
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2020)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn 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 Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.