US Bridges

RTE 947A over Dewey Ave

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 6.1MI E JCT Losp+rte 261 · Structure no. 000000001035999

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Dewey Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 947A over Dewey Ave in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 13,586 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,171 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 99 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesDewey Ave
Location6.1MI E JCT Losp+rte 261
RouteState Lands Road 947A
Coordinates43.26163, -77.64673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,586 (2021)
Projected traffic14,171 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Dewey Ave built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 947A over Dewey Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Dewey Ave carry?

About 13,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Dewey Ave?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Dewey Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.