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RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTE 31F+STATE Barge C · Structure no. 000000004443270

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,048 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 49 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
LocationJCT RTE 31F+STATE Barge C
RouteState Highway 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08951, -77.51142
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,001 (2020)
Projected traffic10,048 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$18.9 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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 10,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.