US Bridges

RTE 31 over Fish Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 3.4MI E JCT Rts 31 + 63 · Structure no. 000000001021520

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Fish Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 31 over Fish Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,884 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.4MI E JCT Rts 31 + 63
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22955, -78.32348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,848 (2020)
Projected traffic3,884 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$640,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Fish 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Fish Creek carry?

About 3,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.