US Bridges

RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 31 · Structure no. 000000001042250

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,799 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 31
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0836, -75.54187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2020)
Projected traffic5,799 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Sconondoa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.