US Bridges

RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · In Lakewood · Structure no. 000000001074410

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,192 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,239 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesTrb Chautauqua Lk
LocationIn Lakewood
RouteState Highway 394
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09923, -79.3016
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,192 (2021)
Projected traffic10,239 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk carry?

About 10,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Trb Chautauqua Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.