US Bridges

County Road 45 over Trout Brook

Good

Orange County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of Monroe · Structure no. 000000003344250

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,069
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Trout Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 45 over Trout Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,097 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesTrout Brook
Location3.2 MI SW of Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30279, -74.24123
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,069 (2020)
Projected traffic7,097 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Trout Brook carry?

About 5,069 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m).

Who owns County Road 45 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.