US Bridges

RTE 31 over Falls Road RR

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 4.2 MI E JCT SH 31 & SH63 · Structure no. 000000001021540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,848
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Falls Road RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Falls Road RR in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,884 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesFalls Road RR
Location4.2 MI E JCT SH 31 & SH63
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22875, -78.30871
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Falls Road RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Falls Road RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Falls Road RR carry?

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

How long is RTE 31 over Falls Road RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Falls Road RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.