US Bridges

RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1 MI E JCT Losp+rte 237 · Structure no. 000000001068440

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,479
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1971, 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 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location1 MI E JCT Losp+rte 237
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36022, -78.01678
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2020)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over Bald Eagle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.