RTE 31 over Erie Canal
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, New York · JCT BARGEC+31 W Side Roch · Structure no. 000000004443380
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 31 over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 31 over Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 13,103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,917 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 31 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 31 over Erie Canal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 31 over Erie Canal carry?
About 13,103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 31 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 31 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.