US Bridges

Parks Road over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.2 MI W of N Cohocton · Structure no. 000000002216750

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Road over Cohocton River is a wood or timber slab carrying Parks Road over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Road
CrossesCohocton River
Location2.2 MI W of N Cohocton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55457, -77.50528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
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$384,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Road over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Road over Cohocton River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Parks Road over Cohocton River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Road over Cohocton River?

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