US Bridges

RTE 31 over Falls Road RR

Fair

Orleans County, New York · West Side of Holley · Structure no. 000000001021560

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
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 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2041. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesFalls Road RR
LocationWest Side of Holley
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22631, -78.03777
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2020)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Falls Road RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Falls Road RR?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Falls Road RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.