RTE 31
Carrying RTE 31 over CARPENTERS BROOK
2.9 MI E JCT RTS 31+ I-90, Onondaga, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 31
The RTE 31 bridge in Onondaga, New York carries RTE 31 over CARPENTERS BROOK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,556 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 92.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 31 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,556 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001021900
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 31 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 31 against other structures in Onondaga and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 31?
RTE 31 in Onondaga, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 31 inspected?
RTE 31's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,556 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 31 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 31?
RTE 31 has an NBI inventory load rating of 92.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 31?
RTE 31 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 31 and does age affect safety?
RTE 31 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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