Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR
FairNiagara County, New York · 2.1 Miles NE of Lockport · Structure no. 000000002213500
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,132
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 5,132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,419 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR 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 Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR carry?
About 5,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Springs Road over Falls Road RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.