US Bridges

Vecsey Road over Trout Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.5 MI E of Burnwood · Structure no. 000000002268680

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vecsey Road over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vecsey Road over Trout Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesVecsey Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.5 MI E of Burnwood
Coordinates41.94479, -75.04886
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2017)
Projected traffic3 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$588,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vecsey Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vecsey 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 Vecsey Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vecsey Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Vecsey Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.