US Bridges

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.3 MI NW of Little York · Structure no. 000000003312220

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1932, 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 5 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCold Brook Road
CrossesCold Brook
Location3.3 MI NW of Little York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72482, -76.19534
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic469 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook built?

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

What condition is Cold Brook Road over Cold 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.