US Bridges

Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook

PoorPosted for load

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI S of Richfield Sprin · Structure no. 000000002228090

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook is a steel culvert carrying Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesElm ST Extension
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1 MI S of Richfield Sprin
Coordinates42.84123, -75.00085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2017)
Projected traffic73 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Elm ST Extension 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elm ST Extension over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.