River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook
PoorCayuga County, New York · 1.0 MI N of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000002206740
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 283
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook carry?
About 283 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns River Forest Road over Cold Spring Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.