US Bridges

CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000003351540

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesCold Spring Brook
Location1.0 MI NE of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69869, -75.55478
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2021)
Projected traffic889 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$679,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.