US Bridges

Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Ellenburg · Structure no. 000000003336600

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Springs Road
CrossesNbr Great Chazy R
Location1.1 MI NE of Ellenburg
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.89903, -73.82059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2016)
Projected traffic148 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs Road over Nbr Great Chazy R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.