US Bridges

RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned

Poor

Monroe County, New York · Rochester Subway Broad ST · Structure no. 000000002256060

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,733 ft
106 main spans
Daily traffic
15,692
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned is a concrete continuous slab carrying RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 4 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 15,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,062 by 2041. The structure is 2,733 ft (833 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesSubway- Abandoned
LocationRochester Subway Broad ST
RouteCity Street 31
Coordinates43.15571, -77.62229
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans106 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,733 ft (833 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,692 (2020)
Projected traffic19,062 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$52.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned carry?

About 15,692 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned?

The structure is 2,733 ft (833 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Subway- Abandoned?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.