US Bridges

RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · In Waterboro · Structure no. 000000001012150

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
658 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 87 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 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2041. The structure is 658 ft (200.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn Conew
LocationIn Waterboro
RouteState Highway 394
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17161, -79.06769
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length658 ft (200.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew carry?

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

How long is RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew?

The structure is 658 ft (200.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Western Ny & Penn Conew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.