US Bridges

Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 8 MI NE Downsville · Structure no. 000000002226650

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesColes Clove Brook
Location8 MI NE Downsville
Coordinates42.12908, -74.89833
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Edwards Road over Coles Clove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Road over Coles Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.