US Bridges

Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Pleasant Val · Structure no. 000000002217820

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Springs Road
CrossesSoftwater Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Pleasant Val
Coordinates42.37882, -77.28042
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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$686,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek 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 Softwater Creek carry?

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

How long is Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs Road over Softwater Creek?

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