US Bridges

RTE 54A over Cold Brook

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Hammondsport · Structure no. 000000001026960

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54A over Cold Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 54A over Cold Brook in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,593 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRTE 54A
CrossesCold Brook
Location0.2 MI S of Hammondsport
RouteState Highway 54A
Coordinates42.40417, -77.22275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2021)
Projected traffic3,593 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54A over Cold Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 54A over Cold Brook carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 54A over Cold Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54A over Cold Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.