US Bridges

Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · At Cochecton · Structure no. 000000000035534

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
684 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,317
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2038. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCochecton Dam Road
CrossesDelaware River
LocationAt Cochecton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70527, -75.06634
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,317 (2018)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River carry?

About 1,317 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cochecton Dam Road over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.