US Bridges

County Road 23 over Cold Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 Miles SE of State Rou · Structure no. 000000003330350

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Cold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Cold Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.1 Miles SE of State Rou
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47309, -78.13648
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2021)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Cold Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.