US Bridges

RTE 53 over Trout Run

Good

Steuben County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Wheeler · Structure no. 000000001026900

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 53 over Trout Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 53 over Trout Run in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,427 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,531 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesRTE 53
CrossesTrout Run
Location2.0 MI NE of Wheeler
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates42.45498, -77.31159
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2021)
Projected traffic2,531 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 53 over Trout Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 53 over Trout Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 53 over Trout Run carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 53 over Trout Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 53 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.