US Bridges

Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream

Good

Essex County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Schroon Lake · Structure no. 000000003301970

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTrout Brook Road
CrossesMinerva Stream
Location4.5 MI SW of Schroon Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77366, -73.9192
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Brook Road over Minerva Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.