US Bridges

RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 3.2 MI NE JCT SH31 & SH88 · Structure no. 000000001021740

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location3.2 MI NE JCT SH31 & SH88
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06266, -77.04184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,383 (2020)
Projected traffic10,431 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 10,383 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.