US Bridges

RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 2.9MI NW JCT Rts I490+96 · Structure no. 000000001021690

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,534
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4 in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3 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 27,534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,663 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
Crosses490I490I43023058 RTE I4
Location2.9MI NW JCT Rts I490+96
RouteState Highway 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07879, -77.4852
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,534 (2018)
Projected traffic27,663 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4 carry?

About 27,534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over 490I490I43023058 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.