US Bridges

Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI NW JCT Rts 10 + 8 · Structure no. 000000001063330

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 506 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Route 10
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location0.1 MI NW JCT Rts 10 + 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.0805, -75.40182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2018)
Projected traffic708 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Old Route 10 over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.