US Bridges

RTE 947A over Yanty Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 8 MI W JCT WB LOSP+RTE261 · Structure no. 000000001035841

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Yanty Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 947A over Yanty Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesYanty Creek
Location8 MI W JCT WB LOSP+RTE261
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3555, -77.94016
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2020)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Yanty Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947A over Yanty Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Yanty Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Yanty Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Yanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.