US Bridges

RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 5.5MI E JCT Losp+rte 261 · Structure no. 000000001035989

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 947A over Round Pond 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 13,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,171 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesRound Pond Creek
Location5.5MI E JCT Losp+rte 261
Coordinates43.26512, -77.65747
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 inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,586 (2021)
Projected traffic14,171 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over Round Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek carry?

About 13,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Round Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.