US Bridges

RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 6.3 MI W JCT Rts 4 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001021980

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,031 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location6.3 MI W JCT Rts 4 & 13
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.14536, -75.86422
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,976 (2021)
Projected traffic9,031 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 8,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.