US Bridges

County Road 39A over Cohocton River

Good

Steuben County, New York · .8 Mile SW of N Cohocton · Structure no. 000000003333610

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39A over Cohocton River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 39A over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 39A
CrossesCohocton River
Location.8 Mile SW of N Cohocton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.55651, -77.47955
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2018)
Projected traffic531 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39A over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39A 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 39A over Cohocton River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39A over Cohocton River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39A over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.