US Bridges

Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.2 MI S RTE 13 · Structure no. 000000001034580

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2037. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCheningo Road
CrossesE B Tioughnioga R
Location0.2 MI S RTE 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70953, -76.02847
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2017)
Projected traffic575 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cheningo Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.