US Bridges

Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3 MI NE of Hambletville · Structure no. 000000002226720

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNettie Axtell RD
CrossesCold Spring Brook
Location3 MI NE of Hambletville
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12098, -75.35526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$543,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nettie Axtell RD over Cold Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.