US Bridges

Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.2 Miles SE of Lyons · Structure no. 000000002257760

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
955
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCole Road
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location1.2 Miles SE of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05576, -76.97541
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2018)
Projected traffic981 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.