US Bridges

County Road 4 over Cohocton River

PoorPosted for load

Steuben County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Cooper Plns · Structure no. 000000003332800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Cohocton River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 4 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesCohocton River
Location2.1 MI NW of Cooper Plns
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20649, -77.16421
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2020)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Cohocton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Cohocton River carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.