US Bridges

RTE 394 over Indian Brook

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 394 &17 · Structure no. 000000001012140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Indian Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 394 over Indian Brook in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesIndian Brook
Location2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 394 &17
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.16567, -79.08588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2021)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Indian Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Indian Brook carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Indian Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Indian Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.