US Bridges

Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Towlesville · Structure no. 000000002216300

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCochrane Road
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Towlesville
Coordinates42.3465, -77.39779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cochrane Road over Campbell Creek?

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