US Bridges

RTE 531 over Lyell Road

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2.6 MI E JCT SH259 &SH531 · Structure no. 000000001074701

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,702
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 531 over Lyell Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 531 over Lyell Road in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 14,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,335 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 531
CrossesLyell Road
Location2.6 MI E JCT SH259 &SH531
RouteState Highway 531
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16704, -77.76094
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,702 (2019)
Projected traffic15,335 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 531 over Lyell Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 531 over Lyell Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 531 over Lyell Road carry?

About 14,702 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 531 over Lyell Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 531 over Lyell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.