Pochuck Road over Cold Creek
PoorWyoming County, New York · 3.5 MI SW Pike · Structure no. 000000003319760
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pochuck Road over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pochuck Road over Cold Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pochuck Road over Cold Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pochuck Road over Cold Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Pochuck Road over Cold Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pochuck Road over Cold Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pochuck Road over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.