US Bridges

Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.1MI N of RT31<WEEDSPORT · Structure no. 000000003311500

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakland Road
CrossesCold Spring Brook
Location0.1MI N of RT31<WEEDSPORT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05038, -76.57182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2021)
Projected traffic879 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Road over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.