FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TROUT POND ROAD

Carrying TROUT POND ROAD over N.BR.BOQUET RIVER

7MI N OF VILLAGE OF LEWIS, Essex, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TROUT POND ROAD

The TROUT POND ROAD bridge in Essex, New York carries TROUT POND ROAD over N.BR.BOQUET RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 183 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TROUT POND ROAD compares

▼ 30.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
259
Bridges in Essex · 16 in Poor condition
TROUT POND ROAD 11.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.5
Serviceability /30
23.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
11.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
183 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003302230

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TROUT POND ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TROUT POND ROAD against other structures in Essex and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TROUT POND ROAD?

TROUT POND ROAD in Essex, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TROUT POND ROAD inspected?

TROUT POND ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 183 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TROUT POND ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TROUT POND ROAD?

TROUT POND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TROUT POND ROAD?

TROUT POND ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TROUT POND ROAD and does age affect safety?

TROUT POND ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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