US Bridges

Stebins RD over Trout River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .5 MI SE of Trout River · Structure no. 000000003337550

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stebins RD over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stebins RD 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 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesStebins RD
CrossesTrout River
Location.5 MI SE of Trout River
Coordinates44.98947, -74.29843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2020)
Projected traffic116 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stebins RD over Trout River built?

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

What condition is Stebins RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stebins RD over Trout River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Stebins RD over Trout River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stebins RD over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.