RTE 31 over Erie Canal
PoorSeneca County, New York · JCT SH 31 & Cay & Sen Cnl · Structure no. 000000004021800
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 502 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,853
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 31 over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 31 over Erie Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,864 by 2041. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 31 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 31 over Erie Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 31 over Erie Canal carry?
About 1,853 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 31 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 31 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.