US Bridges

Ferrara Road over Trout Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.5 Miles E of Burnwood · Structure no. 000000002226790

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrara Road over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferrara Road over Trout Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFerrara Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.5 Miles E of Burnwood
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.94167, -75.04448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2017)
Projected traffic6 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferrara Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferrara Road over Trout Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ferrara Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ferrara Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrara Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.