US Bridges

County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.8 MI N of Stilesville · Structure no. 000000003367340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesCold Spring Creek
Location2.8 MI N of Stilesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11796, -75.39632
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed25.5 mi (41 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$175,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 July 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road 20 over Cold Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.