US Bridges

RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · .8 MI E JCT SH 31 & SH 98 · Structure no. 000000001021550

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,086
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesW Br Sandy Creek
Location.8 MI E JCT SH 31 & SH 98
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24129, -78.17805
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,086 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over W Br Sandy 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 W Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 31 over W Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.