US Bridges

RTE 947A over Brush Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2.6MI E of RTE260 · Structure no. 000000001035870

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,006
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 947A over Brush Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1950, 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 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 4,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.6MI E of RTE260
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33833, -77.80502
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,006 (2017)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over Brush 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 September 2023.

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

About 4,006 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Brush Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.