US Bridges

RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O

Poor

Orleans County, New York · JCT Rts Losp WB Lane + 98 · Structure no. 000000001520141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,012 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2041. The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 947A
CrossesPoint Breeze Road Oak O
LocationJCT Rts Losp WB Lane + 98
RouteState Highway 947A
Coordinates43.36297, -78.19154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,012 ft (308.5 m)
Longest span298 ft (90.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2020)
Projected traffic318 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O built?

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

What condition is RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O?

The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long with a longest span of 298 ft (90.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.