US Bridges

Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · Cooks Falls · Structure no. 000000003371140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCooks Falls Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationCooks Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.95577, -74.99013
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cooks Falls Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.