US Bridges

County Road 11 over Cohocton River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI S of I-86 Exit 39 · Structure no. 000000003332980

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Cohocton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.2 MI S of I-86 Exit 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31255, -77.28096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2018)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 11 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 County Road 11 over Cohocton River carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.