US Bridges

CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · Near Madison-Chenango CO · Structure no. 000000003351560

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook is a steel culvert carrying CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 22
CrossesCold Spring Brook
LocationNear Madison-Chenango CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73303, -75.58428
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic357 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 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 April 2024.

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

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns CR 22 over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.