US Bridges

RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT Rts 31 & 21 · Structure no. 000000001021720

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,782
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,782 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,837 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location0.9 MI W JCT Rts 31 & 21
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06336, -77.24982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,782 (2018)
Projected traffic11,837 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 11,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.