US Bridges

RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.7MI E I490EXT + RTE 386 · Structure no. 000000001050390

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,036
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,612 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 531
Crosses490I EB to 531 WB
Location0.7MI E I490EXT + RTE 386
RouteState Highway 531
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15611, -77.71816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,036 (2020)
Projected traffic5,612 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB carry?

About 4,036 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 531 over 490I EB to 531 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.