FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COCHRANE PLACE

Carrying COCHRANE PLACE over FOSTERS BROOK

1 MI S OF VALLEY STREAM, Nassau, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COCHRANE PLACE

The COCHRANE PLACE bridge in Nassau, New York carries COCHRANE PLACE over FOSTERS BROOK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,219 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COCHRANE PLACE compares

▼ 21.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New York bridges
443
Bridges in Nassau · 3 in Poor condition
COCHRANE PLACE 20.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,219 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003300330

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COCHRANE PLACE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COCHRANE PLACE against other structures in Nassau and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COCHRANE PLACE?

COCHRANE PLACE in Nassau, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COCHRANE PLACE inspected?

COCHRANE PLACE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,219 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COCHRANE PLACE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COCHRANE PLACE?

COCHRANE PLACE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COCHRANE PLACE?

COCHRANE PLACE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COCHRANE PLACE and does age affect safety?

COCHRANE PLACE was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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