Ames Road over Trout Brook
PoorPosted for loadSt. Lawrence County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Crary Mills · Structure no. 000000002221610
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ames Road over Trout Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ames Road over Trout Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ames Road over Trout Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ames Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ames Road over Trout Brook carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ames Road over Trout Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ames Road over Trout Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.