US Bridges

RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Pattonwd & Genesee R · Structure no. 000000003317120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
920 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,620
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 12,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,330 by 2041. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 943
CrossesCSX Trans Genesee River
LocationJCT Pattonwd & Genesee R
RouteCounty Highway 943
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24824, -77.61093
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,620 (2020)
Projected traffic15,330 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$104 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River carry?

About 12,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 943 over CSX Trans Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.