US Bridges

Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Napoli · Structure no. 000000003322690

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEarl Seaton Road
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of Napoli
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17912, -78.90364
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earl Seaton Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Earl Seaton Road over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.