US Bridges

Houndsville Road over Trout River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 1.4 Miles NE of Malone · Structure no. 000000003336920

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houndsville Road over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houndsville Road over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHoundsville Road
CrossesTrout River
Location1.4 Miles NE of Malone
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.88062, -74.26139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2020)
Projected traffic319 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$917,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houndsville Road over Trout River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houndsville Road over Trout River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Houndsville Road over Trout River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Houndsville Road over Trout River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Houndsville Road over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.