US Bridges

County Road 34 over Trout Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 8 MI SW of Schroon Lake · Structure no. 000000003302720

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Trout Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 34 over Trout Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesTrout Brook
Location8 MI SW of Schroon Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.78234, -73.8944
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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 County Road 34 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Trout Brook carry?

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

How long is County Road 34 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.