US Bridges

RTE 531 over RTE 259

Fair

Monroe County, New York · RT.531 W.B.Over RTE 259 · Structure no. 000000001074731

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 531 over RTE 259 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 531 over RTE 259 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 9,482 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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
CrossesRTE 259
LocationRT.531 W.B.Over RTE 259
RouteState Highway 531
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17873, -77.8044
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,482 (2020)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 531 over RTE 259 built?

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

What condition is RTE 531 over RTE 259 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 RTE 259 carry?

About 9,482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 531 over RTE 259?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 531 over RTE 259?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.