US Bridges

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 4.8 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000003312230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCold Brook Road
CrossesCold Brook
Location4.8 MI N of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7017, -76.18556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2017)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Brook Road over Cold 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 March 2023.

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

About 743 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.