US Bridges

RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C

Poor

Wayne County, New York · 0.3 MI N of Rt. 31 · Structure no. 000000004022190

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,241 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 31F
CrossesErie Canal Trail Erie C
Location0.3 MI N of Rt. 31
RouteState Highway 31F
Coordinates43.07311, -77.30043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,241 (2020)
Projected traffic7,581 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C carry?

About 6,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31F over Erie Canal Trail Erie C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.