US Bridges

RTE 947A over Larkin Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 3.5MI E JCT Losp&rte 261 · Structure no. 000000001035961

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,051
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Larkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 947A over Larkin Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,312 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesLarkin Creek
Location3.5MI E JCT Losp&rte 261
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27499, -77.69143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,051 (2020)
Projected traffic6,312 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$620,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Larkin Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947A over Larkin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is RTE 947A over Larkin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns RTE 947A over Larkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.