US Bridges

River Street over Cohocton River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 500 North of Main ST in · Structure no. 000000002216760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Cohocton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Street over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesCohocton River
Location500 North of Main ST in
Coordinates42.55445, -77.47564
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$675,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street over Cohocton River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Street over Cohocton River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Cohocton River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Cohocton River?

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