US Bridges

County RD 47 over Trout Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 3 Miles S of Trout Creek · Structure no. 000000002226480

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD 47 over Trout Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 47 over Trout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 47
CrossesTrout Creek
Location3 Miles S of Trout Creek
Coordinates42.16102, -75.2849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 47 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 47 over Trout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 47 over Trout Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 47 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County RD 47 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.