US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Cold Creek

Fair

Orange County, New York · At Port Jervis · Structure no. 000000002223690

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,616
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Street over Cold Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesCold Creek
LocationAt Port Jervis
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.37795, -74.67815
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2018)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$697,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Street over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over Cold Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Cold Creek carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over Cold Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.