RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can
PoorMonroe County, New York · RTE.31(MONROE Av) + Canal · Structure no. 000000004443290
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 383 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,156
- 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 1941 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 84 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2041. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can carry?
About 17,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 31 over Canalway Trail Erie Can?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.