US Bridges

Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.4 Miles North of Napoli · Structure no. 000000003322670

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAllegany Road
CrossesBr Cold Spring CR
Location2.4 Miles North of Napoli
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.23454, -78.88814
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2020)
Projected traffic591 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Allegany Road over Br Cold Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.