US Bridges

Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI N of Pepacton · Structure no. 000000003352490

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesColes Clove Road
CrossesColes Clove Brook
Location1 MI N of Pepacton
Coordinates42.14082, -74.90369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2017)
Projected traffic108 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Clove 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 August 2023.

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

About 77 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Clove Road over Coles Clove Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.