US Bridges

RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 1.75 MI SE of Vernon · Structure no. 000000003311120

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,746
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location1.75 MI SE of Vernon
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05966, -75.51629
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2020)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$648,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.