US Bridges

County Road 15 over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of Bath · Structure no. 000000003333120

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,197
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Cohocton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesCohocton River
Location2.3 MI NW of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35686, -77.34958
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,197 (2020)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Cohocton River carry?

About 2,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Cohocton River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.