US Bridges

RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Junction of · Structure no. 000000003012010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 394
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location0.7 MI SE of Junction of
RouteState Highway 394
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32662, -79.58229
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2018)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 394 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.