US Bridges

RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek

Poor

Orleans County, New York · 2.1MI W JCT Rts 31A + 63 · Structure no. 000000001021500

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,277 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,336 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesJeddo Creek
Location2.1MI W JCT Rts 31A + 63
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20589, -78.42973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,277 (2021)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek carry?

About 6,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.