US Bridges

Moody Road over Trout River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 2.9MI SW Bellmont Center · Structure no. 000000003337680

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Road over Trout River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moody Road over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 84 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMoody Road
CrossesTrout River
Location2.9MI SW Bellmont Center
Coordinates44.82722, -74.18507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2017)
Projected traffic393 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Road over Trout River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Moody 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Moody Road over Trout River carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Moody Road over Trout River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Road over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.