US Bridges

RTE 55A over Trout Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of Lackawack · Structure no. 000000002027230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55A over Trout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55A over Trout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 55A
CrossesTrout Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of Lackawack
Coordinates41.82276, -74.45382
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2021)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55A over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 55A over Trout Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 55A over Trout Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55A over Trout Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55A over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.