US Bridges

Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Pleasant · Structure no. 000000002217810

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Springs Road
CrossesKeuka Lake Inlet
Location1.5 MI SW of Pleasant
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37776, -77.27885
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2020)
Projected traffic431 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$689,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs Road over Keuka Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.