Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook
PoorOswego County, New York · 4.5 MI NW of Altmar · Structure no. 000000003313760
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,383
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook carry?
About 1,383 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Richland-Orwell Ro over Trout Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.