US Bridges

East Hillside RD over Trout Brook

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 3.6 MI Northeast of Bliss · Structure no. 000000003320150

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hillside RD over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hillside RD over Trout Brook in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEast Hillside RD
CrossesTrout Brook
Location3.6 MI Northeast of Bliss
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59812, -78.1856
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 East Hillside RD over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is East Hillside RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Hillside RD over Trout Brook carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Hillside RD over Trout Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Hillside RD over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.