US Bridges

Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 2.2MI SE of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000003337040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFletcher Farm RD
CrossesCold Brook
Location2.2MI SE of Vermontville
Coordinates44.42935, -74.03966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$513,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Farm RD over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.