US Bridges

RTE I86 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 333 · Structure no. 000000001011282

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,936
2020 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 14,936 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,863 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I86
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 17 + 333
RouteInterstate 86
Coordinates42.22294, -77.18074
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,936 (2020)
Projected traffic27,863 by 2041
Trucks32%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 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 14,936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I86 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I86 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.