US Bridges

RTE 947A over East Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2.9MI E JCT Losp+rte 260 · Structure no. 000000001035880

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,006
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over East Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 947A over East 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesEast Creek
Location2.9MI E JCT Losp+rte 260
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33699, -77.79839
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over East Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over East 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 East Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 947A over East Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over East Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.