US Bridges

Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 4 Miles SW of Ticonderoga · Structure no. 000000003302490

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLower Bull Rock RD
CrossesTrout Brook
Location4 Miles SW of Ticonderoga
Coordinates43.81095, -73.49254
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Bull Rock RD 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 Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Bull Rock RD over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.