US Bridges

RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · Jct.Of Rtes 394 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001071540

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,818
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8 in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,854 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 394
Crosses86I 17 52111189 RTE I8
LocationJct.Of Rtes 394 & 17
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.15164, -79.40687
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8 carry?

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

How long is RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over 86I 17 52111189 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.