US Bridges

Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Peakville · Structure no. 000000003352710

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Medlar R
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.2 MI SE of Peakville
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96502, -75.08637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic116 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Medlar R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Medlar R over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.