Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream
PoorHamilton County, New York · .1 Mile East of Piseco · Structure no. 000000003307400
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Old Piseco Road over Cold Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.