US Bridges

O and W Road over Trout Brook

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 2M SE of East Branch · Structure no. 000000003352640

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O and W Road over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O and W Road over Trout Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesO and W Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2M SE of East Branch
Coordinates41.97987, -75.09819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2017)
Projected traffic36 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$796,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O and W Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is O and W Road over Trout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does O and W Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is O and W Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns O and W Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.