US Bridges

Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94

Fair

Orleans County, New York · Int 2.6MIE JCT LOSP+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000001068480

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2040. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Road
Crosses947A947A45011048 RTE 94
LocationInt 2.6MIE JCT LOSP+RTE98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.37152, -78.14322
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic364 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94 built?

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

What condition is Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Road over 947A947A45011048 RTE 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.