US Bridges

Donohue Road over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 2.6MI NE Malone · Structure no. 000000003336940

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donohue Road over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donohue Road over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDonohue Road
CrossesTrout River
Location2.6MI NE Malone
Coordinates44.86991, -74.2234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$757,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donohue Road over Trout River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donohue Road over Trout River 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 Donohue Road over Trout River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donohue Road over Trout River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Donohue Road over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.