US Bridges

County Road 31 over Indian River

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.1 MI Sws West Pawlet · Structure no. 000000003305790

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Indian River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1 MI Sws West Pawlet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35237, -73.25365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2020)
Projected traffic343 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 31 over Indian River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Indian River carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Indian River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.