US Bridges

Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.1 MI W of Bath Village · Structure no. 000000005524130

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,082
2014 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River is a steel truss - thru carrying Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2034. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Avenue
CrossesCohocton River
Location0.1 MI W of Bath Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3432, -77.34415
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2014)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Veterans Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Avenue over Cohocton River?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.