US Bridges

RTE 39 over Trout Brook

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT Rts 39 & 362 · Structure no. 000000001024600

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 39 over Trout Brook in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.9 MI E JCT Rts 39 & 362
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.57135, -78.17168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2018)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.