US Bridges

RTE 947A over RTE 272

Fair

Orleans County, New York · Int EB Losp+rte 272 · Structure no. 000000001095592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over RTE 272 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over RTE 272 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesRTE 272
LocationInt EB Losp+rte 272
RouteState Highway 947A
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3608, -77.99551
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic744 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over RTE 272 built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over RTE 272 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 RTE 947A over RTE 272 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over RTE 272?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over RTE 272?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.