US Bridges

Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.3 MI SE of Chester · Structure no. 000000003344230

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBull Mill Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location3.3 MI SE of Chester
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30741, -74.24897
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Mill Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.