RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu
PoorMonroe County, New York · In Rochester · Structure no. 000000002256078
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 437 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,968
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2041. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu 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 Genesee River Subway Tu carry?
About 6,968 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu?
The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 31 over Genesee River Subway Tu?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.