US Bridges

RTE 31F over Thomas Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .2MI So.Of RTE 31F+CANAL · Structure no. 000000003317260

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,137
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31F over Thomas Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 31F over Thomas Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 22,137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31F
CrossesThomas Creek
Location.2MI So.Of RTE 31F+CANAL
RouteState Highway 31F
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09793, -77.43252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,137 (2020)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31F over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31F over Thomas Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31F over Thomas Creek carry?

About 22,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31F over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns RTE 31F over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.