US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2.7 MI N of Halcottsville · Structure no. 000000003353200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location2.7 MI N of Halcottsville
Coordinates42.24548, -74.59931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2018)
Projected traffic671 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$760,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.