US Bridges

RTE 31 over Black Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 3.1 MI SE JCT Rts 31 +414 · Structure no. 000000001096260

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 31 over Black Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,586 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.1 MI SE JCT Rts 31 +414
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates43.06812, -76.80397
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2020)
Projected traffic2,586 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Black Creek 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 Black Creek carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Black Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns RTE 31 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.