US Bridges

RTE 31 over Stony Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 06MI W JCT Rts 365+31 · Structure no. 000000001022030

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,369
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Stony Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 31 over Stony Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,396 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesStony Creek
Location06MI W JCT Rts 365+31
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13404, -75.58864
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2020)
Projected traffic4,396 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 31 over Stony Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE 31 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.