US Bridges

Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2 MI SW Hamlet of Acra · Structure no. 000000003200600

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBald Hills Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2 MI SW Hamlet of Acra
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28348, -74.05638
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2016)
Projected traffic328 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bald Hills Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.