RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck
FairChautauqua County, New York · 2.6 MI SE JCT Rts 394+I90 · Structure no. 000000001012020
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 431 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,235
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 84 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2041. The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck carry?
About 3,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck?
The structure is 431 ft (131.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 394 over Lit Chautauqua Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.