US Bridges

Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of E. Randolph · Structure no. 000000003320760

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUnderwood Cors RD
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of E. Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14874, -78.90522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2020)
Projected traffic426 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Underwood Cors RD over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.