US Bridges

RTE 19 over Cold Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 19 + 19A · Structure no. 000000001015070

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Cold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Cold Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 19 + 19A
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46421, -78.11227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,782 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 19 over Cold Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Cold Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.