US Bridges

CR 23 over Little Trout River

Good

Franklin County, New York · Burke · Structure no. 000000003337890

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Little Trout River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 23 over Little Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 90 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesLittle Trout River
LocationBurke
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.90397, -74.17199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2021)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Little Trout River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 23 over Little 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 CR 23 over Little Trout River carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Little Trout River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Little Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.