US Bridges

RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH 394 & SH60 · Structure no. 000000002014370

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,554
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada 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 14,554 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,622 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 394
CrossesLocal Access Road Chada
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 394 & SH60
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates42.09738, -79.25401
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,554 (2020)
Projected traffic14,622 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$13 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada built?

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

What condition is RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada carry?

About 14,554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Local Access Road Chada?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.