US Bridges

County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Burke · Structure no. 000000003337900

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1941, 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 5 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesLittle Trout Rvr
Location1.2 MI S of Burke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.88519, -74.15838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2020)
Projected traffic302 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr built?

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

What condition is County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Little Trout Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.