US Bridges

Wentworth Road over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of Wallace · Structure no. 000000002216220

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth Road over Cohocton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wentworth Road over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWentworth Road
CrossesCohocton River
Location1.7 MI NW of Wallace
Coordinates42.46148, -77.47243
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2018)
Projected traffic288 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$951,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth Road over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wentworth Road over Cohocton River carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth Road over Cohocton River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth Road over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.