US Bridges

RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.2MI NW JCT RTS253+441 · Structure no. 000000001048530

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,304
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 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 13,304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,667 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 942A
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1.2MI NW JCT RTS253+441
RouteCounty Highway 942A
Coordinates43.13513, -77.49851
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,304 (2020)
Projected traffic13,667 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 942A over Irondequoit 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 13,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 942A over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.