US Bridges

RTE 394 over Dry Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 3.4 MI NE JCT Rts 394+ 60 · Structure no. 000000001012130

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,576
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Dry Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 394 over Dry Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,187 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesDry Brook
Location3.4 MI NE JCT Rts 394+ 60
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.13396, -79.1284
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,576 (2021)
Projected traffic3,187 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Dry Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Dry Brook carry?

About 2,576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Dry Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns RTE 394 over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.