FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 394

Carrying RTE 394 over BATTLE CREEK

.8 MI W JCT SH 241& SH394, Cattaraugus, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
70 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 394

The RTE 394 bridge in Cattaraugus, New York carries RTE 394 over BATTLE CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,272 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 394 compares

▲ 28.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of New York bridges
503
Bridges in Cattaraugus · 29 in Poor condition
RTE 394 70.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
70.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,272 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001012180

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 394 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 394 against other structures in Cattaraugus and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 394?

RTE 394 in Cattaraugus, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 394 inspected?

RTE 394's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,272 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 394 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 394?

RTE 394 has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 394?

RTE 394 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 394 and does age affect safety?

RTE 394 was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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