US Bridges

RTE 947 over Salmon Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · .2 MI E JCT Losp & SH 261 · Structure no. 000000001035902

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947 over Salmon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947 over Salmon Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 947
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location.2 MI E JCT Losp & SH 261
RouteState Highway 947
Coordinates43.31524, -77.72794
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2021)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947 over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947 over Salmon Creek carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.