US Bridges

RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT WB Losp Hamlim Beach · Structure no. 000000001068421

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,397 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesRamp J Ramp I
LocationJCT WB Losp Hamlim Beach
RouteState Highway 947A
Coordinates43.35544, -77.94662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2020)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Ramp J Ramp I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.