US Bridges

RTE 415 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.4 MI W of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000001011440

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 415 over Cohocton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 415 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 76 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 6 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 3,285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,426 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 415
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.4 MI W of Int. With Nys
RouteState Highway 415
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50073, -77.50064
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,285 (2021)
Projected traffic3,426 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 415 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 415 over Cohocton River carry?

About 3,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 415 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 415 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.