US Bridges

RTE 415 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · JCT SR 415 & Cohocton Riv · Structure no. 000000001011380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,159
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Cohocton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 415 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,159 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 415
CrossesCohocton River
LocationJCT SR 415 & Cohocton Riv
RouteState Highway 415
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39226, -77.40092
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,159 (2020)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 415 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 415 over Cohocton River carry?

About 2,159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 415 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.