US Bridges

RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT S.H.31 & I490 · Structure no. 000000001021640

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,219
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,219 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,628 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
Crosses490I490I43022049 RTE I4
LocationJCT S.H.31 & I490
RouteCity Street 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14228, -77.58622
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,219 (2019)
Projected traffic13,628 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4 carry?

About 11,219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over 490I490I43022049 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.