US Bridges

County Road 28 over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 2.4 MI S of Constable · Structure no. 000000003337940

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
997
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 28 over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 997 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTrout River
Location2.4 MI S of Constable
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.89634, -74.28684
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2015)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2035
Trucks11%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Trout River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Trout River carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Trout River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.