US Bridges

Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River

Good

Clinton County, New York · Cold Brook RD .2 M N RTE3 · Structure no. 000000003335700

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Brook Road
CrossesNbr Saranac River
LocationCold Brook RD .2 M N RTE3
Coordinates44.58564, -73.90668
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic307 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Brook Road over Nbr Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.