US Bridges

RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94

Fair

Orleans County, New York · JCT Rts Losp + 237 · Structure no. 000000001520130

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 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 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 237
Crosses947A947A45011104 RTE 94
LocationJCT Rts Losp + 237
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36514, -78.03595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2021)
Projected traffic913 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94 built?

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

What condition is RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 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 RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94 carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over 947A947A45011104 RTE 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.