US Bridges

Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook

Good

Essex County, New York · 5.8 MI South Greene ST · Structure no. 000000003369890

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook is a concrete frame carrying Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrout Pond Road
CrossesHale Brook
Location5.8 MI South Greene ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.37628, -73.56613
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2019)
Projected traffic356 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$484,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trout Pond Road over Hale 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Trout Pond Road over Hale Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.