US Bridges

RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT SH19&BRG Cnl · Structure no. 000000004443210

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,371 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesCanalway Trail Erie Can
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH19&BRG Cnl
RouteState Highway 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21426, -77.96784
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,371 (2020)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?

About 6,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.