US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail

Good

Niagara County, New York · 0.5M E Lake Ave · Structure no. 000000004454120

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,797
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,065 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesErie Canal South Trail
Location0.5M E Lake Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.18609, -78.66628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,797 (2020)
Projected traffic5,065 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail carry?

About 4,797 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Road over Erie Canal South Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.