US Bridges

Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2.2MI E JCT Losprte 261 · Structure no. 000000001072430

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,678
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A is a concrete frame carrying Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A 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 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 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLowden Point Road
CrossesRTE 947A
Location2.2MI E JCT Losprte 261
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28987, -77.71133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2019)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A built?

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

What condition is Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lowden Point Road over RTE 947A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.