US Bridges

Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .75MI SW Vil So.Colton · Structure no. 000000002270190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCold Brook Dr.
CrossesCold Brook
Location.75MI SW Vil So.Colton
Coordinates44.50148, -74.89046
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Brook Dr. 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 Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Cold Brook Dr. over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.