US Bridges

RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT Barge C+RTE31 Bkpt · Structure no. 000000004443250

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,149 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesErie Canal Trailway Eri
LocationJCT Barge C+RTE31 Bkpt
RouteState Highway 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22094, -77.99601
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2021)
Projected traffic4,149 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.