US Bridges

County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3 Miles N of Stilesville · Structure no. 000000003352310

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location3 Miles N of Stilesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12197, -75.39781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2018)
Projected traffic466 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$905,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.