US Bridges

RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .2 MI N JCT Mt Read &SH31 · Structure no. 000000001049759

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch is a concrete frame carrying RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 16,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,587 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 940K
CrossesCSX Falls Branch
Location.2 MI N JCT Mt Read &SH31
RouteState Highway 940K
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16692, -77.65951
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,510 (2021)
Projected traffic16,587 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch 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 940K over CSX Falls Branch carry?

About 16,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 940K over CSX Falls Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.