US Bridges

RTE 345 over Trout Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2 MI SE JCT Rts 345 & 310 · Structure no. 000000001027300

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 345 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 345 over Trout Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,115 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 345
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2 MI SE JCT Rts 345 & 310
RouteState Highway 345
Coordinates44.72391, -75.09952
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,115 (2020)
Projected traffic2,206 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 345 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 345 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 345 over Trout Brook carry?

About 2,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 345 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 345 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.