US Bridges

RTE 394 over Goose Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 394+474 · Structure no. 000000001014400

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Goose Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rts 394+474
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.10523, -79.36675
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Goose Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 394 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.