US Bridges

CR 23 over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Malone · Structure no. 000000003338060

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 23 over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesTrout River
Location2.4 MI NE of Malone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87149, -74.23297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2015)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Trout River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 23 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Trout River carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Trout River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Trout River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.