US Bridges

RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.7 MI S of Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001014410

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,818
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk is a concrete frame carrying RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,854 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesCheney Point Crk
Location1.7 MI S of Bemus Point
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.1316, -79.39541
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,818 (2021)
Projected traffic7,854 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$898,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk 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 Cheney Point Crk carry?

About 7,818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Cheney Point Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.