US Bridges

RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .6 Mi.E.Jct.Barge C.+R250 · Structure no. 000000004443020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca 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 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 22,137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31F
CrossesCanal Way Trail Erie Ca
Location.6 Mi.E.Jct.Barge C.+R250
RouteCounty Highway 31F
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09699, -77.43293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,137 (2020)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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

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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca built?

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

What condition is RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca carry?

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

How long is RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31F over Canal Way Trail Erie Ca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.