US Bridges

RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .2 MI W JCT SH259 & SH531 · Structure no. 000000001074740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,963
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre 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 5 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 18,963 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,780 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 531
CrossesWest Branch Northrup Cre
Location.2 MI W JCT SH259 & SH531
RouteState Highway 531
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17988, -77.81443
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,963 (2020)
Projected traffic19,780 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre built?

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

What condition is RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre carry?

About 18,963 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 531 over West Branch Northrup Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.