US Bridges

RTE I86 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 333 · Structure no. 000000001011281

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,684
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I86 over Cohocton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I86 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 12,684 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 333
RouteInterstate 86
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22305, -77.18034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,684 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I86 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I86 over Cohocton River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I86 over Cohocton River carry?

About 12,684 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.