US Bridges

CR 24 over Trout Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 6 MI W of Schroon Lake · Structure no. 000000003302700

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
673
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Trout Brook is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 24 over Trout Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCR 24
CrossesTrout Brook
Location6 MI W of Schroon Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.83988, -73.85367
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2020)
Projected traffic942 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Trout Brook carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.