US Bridges

RTE 226 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT I86 + SR 226 · Structure no. 000000001090880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 226 over Cohocton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 226 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 226
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.1 MI W JCT I86 + SR 226
RouteState Highway 226
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28888, -77.22582
Functional classRural Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2020)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 226 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 226 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 226 over Cohocton River carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 226 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 226 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.