US Bridges

CR 115 over Cowanesque River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT RTE 15 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001011100

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,231
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Cowanesque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over Cowanesque River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 115
CrossesCowanesque River
Location0.1 MI N JCT RTE 15 + Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.00169, -77.12714
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2018)
Projected traffic2,327 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 115 over Cowanesque River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over Cowanesque River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 115 over Cowanesque River carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 115 over Cowanesque River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Cowanesque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.