US Bridges

RTE 31 over Gill Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 31 & 265 · Structure no. 000000001021470

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,303
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Gill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 31 over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Rts 31 & 265
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.12998, -79.00975
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,303 (2019)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$551,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Gill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Gill Creek carry?

About 8,303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Gill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.