US Bridges

RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt

Good

Wayne County, New York · .3 MI W JCT SH 31 & SH 14 · Structure no. 000000001021750

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 89 years old, older 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 10,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,431 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesCanandaigua Outlt
Location.3 MI W JCT SH 31 & SH 14
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.06051, -76.99719
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 and pedestrian
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt carry?

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

How long is RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Canandaigua Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.