US Bridges

RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.3 MI NW Int 17 on RTE17 · Structure no. 000000001071220

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesCold Stream Brook
Location0.3 MI NW Int 17 on RTE17
RouteState Highway 394
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10822, -78.90368
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook 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 Cold Stream Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 394 over Cold Stream Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.