US Bridges

RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.2 Mi. NW JCT SH 394 & 4 · Structure no. 000000001014390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.2 Mi. NW JCT SH 394 & 4
RouteState Highway 394
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10091, -79.35637
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,710 (2020)
Projected traffic7,746 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 7,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.