US Bridges

Wood Road over Cohocton River

FairPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Campbell · Structure no. 000000002216570

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
382
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Road over Cohocton River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Wood Road over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 128 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWood Road
CrossesCohocton River
Location1.8 MI NW of Campbell
Coordinates42.25254, -77.21678
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span207 ft (63 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2018)
Projected traffic535 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Road over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Wood 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 Wood Road over Cohocton River carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wood Road over Cohocton River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Road over Cohocton River?

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