US Bridges

RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.2MI E JCT LOSP+RTE261 · Structure no. 000000001035919

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,273
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,629 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesButtonwood Creek
Location1.2MI E JCT LOSP+RTE261
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30211, -77.72253
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,273 (2021)
Projected traffic8,629 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$896,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947A over Buttonwood 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 August 2023.

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

About 8,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Buttonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.