Cole Road over Sage Creek
PoorPosted for loadOswego County, New York · 1.5 MI N of NY104 · Structure no. 000000002208990
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole Road over Sage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Road over Sage Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cole Road over Sage Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole Road over Sage Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cole Road over Sage Creek carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cole Road over Sage Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Road over Sage Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.