US Bridges

RTE 947A over Sandy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Losp+sandy Creek · Structure no. 000000001035869

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over Sandy Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 6 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationJCT Losp+sandy Creek
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.34983, -77.89336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2021)
Projected traffic3,629 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 947A over Sandy 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 April 2023.

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

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.