FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 947A

Carrying RTE 947A over SANDY CREEK

JCT LOSP+SANDY CREEK, Monroe, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 947A

The RTE 947A bridge in Monroe, New York carries RTE 947A over SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.5 meters (238 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,607 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 947A compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
685
Bridges in Monroe · 31 in Poor condition
RTE 947A 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
72.5 m (238 ft)
Deck Width
20.7 m (68 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,607 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001035869

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 947A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 947A against other structures in Monroe and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 947A?

RTE 947A in Monroe, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 947A inspected?

RTE 947A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,607 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 947A is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 947A?

RTE 947A has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 947A?

RTE 947A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 947A and does age affect safety?

RTE 947A was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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