US Bridges

RTE 31 over Melvin Brook

Good

Wayne County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Rts 31 + 414 · Structure no. 000000001021770

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Melvin Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 31 over Melvin Brook in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,927 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,951 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesMelvin Brook
Location1.1 MI W JCT Rts 31 + 414
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08922, -76.89139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,927 (2021)
Projected traffic3,951 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Melvin Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Melvin Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Melvin Brook carry?

About 3,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Melvin Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Melvin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.