US Bridges

Jones Road over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI SE of Cohocton · Structure no. 000000002216740

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Cohocton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesCohocton River
Location1.3 MI SE of Cohocton
Coordinates42.482, -77.48427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$697,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Jones 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Cohocton River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Cohocton River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Cohocton River?

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