FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 947A

Carrying RTE 947A over ROUND POND CREEK

5.5MI E JCT LOSP+RTE 261, Monroe, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 947A

The RTE 947A bridge in Monroe, New York carries RTE 947A over ROUND POND CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,586 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.

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

How RTE 947A compares

▲ 7.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of New York bridges
685
Bridges in Monroe · 31 in Poor condition
RTE 947A 49.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.7
Essentiality /15
1.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
49.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
34.9 m (115 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,586 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001035989

How to read this record

RTE 947A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • 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 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 13,586 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 Poor 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 49.0 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 1955, making it 71 years old.

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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