US Bridges

Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of West Copake · Structure no. 000000003222350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrout Brook RD
CrossesBashbish Brook
Location1.7 MI SE of West Copake
Coordinates42.08164, -73.55342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic133 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$699,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Brook RD over Bashbish 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Brook RD over Bashbish Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.