US Bridges

Smiley RD over Cold Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1.5MI SE Vil of So.Colton · Structure no. 000000002270110

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley RD over Cold Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Smiley RD over Cold Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSmiley RD
CrossesCold Brook
Location1.5MI SE Vil of So.Colton
Coordinates44.49423, -74.8706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley RD over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley RD over Cold Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Smiley RD over Cold Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Smiley RD over Cold Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley RD over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.