US Bridges

CR31 over Stony Brook

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.2 MI N Orangevill Ctr. · Structure no. 000000003320010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR31 over Stony Brook is a steel culvert carrying CR31 over Stony Brook in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR31
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.2 MI N Orangevill Ctr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75374, -78.24856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2021)
Projected traffic297 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR31 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR31 over Stony Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR31 over Stony Brook carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR31 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns CR31 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.