US Bridges

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000003337050

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook is a concrete frame carrying Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCold Brook Road
CrossesCold Brook
Location1.7 MI E of Vermontville
Coordinates44.4435, -74.03474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2017)
Projected traffic148 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$333,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Brook Road over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.