US Bridges

RTE 394 over Clear Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT 394 & 430 · Structure no. 000000001014440

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 394 over Clear Creek 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 5,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,271 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.4 MI S JCT 394 & 430
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.22622, -79.48815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,946 (2020)
Projected traffic6,271 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$756,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 394 over Clear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.