US Bridges

RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 3MI W JCT WB Losp+rte 237 · Structure no. 000000001068471

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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
CrossesPeter Smith Road
Location3MI W JCT WB Losp+rte 237
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.37324, -78.09562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2020)
Projected traffic417 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road 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 Peter Smith Road carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Peter Smith Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.