Purdy Road over Cold Creek
GoodAllegany County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Hume · Structure no. 000000002214740
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purdy Road over Cold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Purdy Road over Cold Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purdy Road over Cold Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Purdy Road over Cold 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Purdy Road over Cold Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Purdy Road over Cold Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Purdy Road over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.