US Bridges

Poplar Street over Little Trout River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1MI N Constable · Structure no. 000000003337530

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Street over Little Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Street over Little Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 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).

CarriesPoplar Street
CrossesLittle Trout River
Location1MI N Constable
Coordinates44.94234, -74.29396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic197 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$791,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Street over Little Trout River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Street over Little 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 Poplar Street over Little Trout River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Street over Little Trout River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Street over Little Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.