US Bridges

CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · 2.3 MI North of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000003351550

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 88 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 22
CrossesCold Spring Brook
Location2.3 MI North of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71244, -75.57289
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 22 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.