US Bridges

RTE 31 over Allen Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 0.8MI SE JCT RTS31+47 · Structure no. 000000001021650

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,381
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 31 over Allen Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 10,381 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,610 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.8MI SE JCT RTS31+47
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.11723, -77.55442
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,381 (2020)
Projected traffic12,610 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Allen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Allen Creek carry?

About 10,381 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.