US Bridges

RTE 394 over Mud Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.6MI S JCT Rts 394 & 430 · Structure no. 000000001014450

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Mud Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 31 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.6MI S JCT Rts 394 & 430
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.23894, -79.49478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE 394 over Mud 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 394 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.