US Bridges

RTE 31 over Erie Canal

Fair

Wayne County, New York · JCT of RTE 31 + Barge C · Structure no. 000000004021760

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over Erie Canal in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 4,955 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,019 by 2041. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesErie Canal
LocationJCT of RTE 31 + Barge C
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05982, -76.98273
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,955 (2018)
Projected traffic6,019 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 SystemNo

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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 31 over Erie Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Erie Canal carry?

About 4,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Erie Canal?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.