US Bridges

RTE 31 over Mud Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 481 · Structure no. 000000001021950

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,472
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,472 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,521 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 481
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.18628, -76.21369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,472 (2020)
Projected traffic10,521 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Mud Creek carry?

About 10,472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.