Merwin Road over Cold Creek
PoorAllegany County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Hume · Structure no. 000000002214760
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merwin Road over Cold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merwin Road over Cold Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merwin Road over Cold Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merwin Road over Cold Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Merwin Road over Cold Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Merwin Road over Cold Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Merwin Road over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.