US Bridges

Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook

Good

Nassau County, New York · 1 MI S of Valley Stream · Structure no. 000000003300330

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,219
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook in Nassau County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCochrane Place
CrossesFosters Brook
Location1 MI S of Valley Stream
Coordinates40.65258, -73.70233
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2021)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$567,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochrane Place over Fosters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cochrane Place over Fosters Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.