US Bridges

RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 298 · Structure no. 000000001021970

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,049
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 15,049 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,281 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 31 & 298
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15502, -75.97122
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,049 (2020)
Projected traffic18,281 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Chittenango 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 15,049 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.