US Bridges

RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.3MI W JCT EB LOSP+RTE98 · Structure no. 000000001068502

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 947A
Crosses948A948A45011001 RTE 94
Location2.3MI W JCT EB LOSP+RTE98
RouteState Highway 947A
Coordinates43.36343, -78.23464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94 built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94 carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over 948A948A45011001 RTE 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.