US Bridges

West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 9.0 MI E of Homer · Structure no. 000000002207570

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Cheningo RD
CrossesCheningo Creek
Location9.0 MI E of Homer
Coordinates42.65663, -76.00489
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic203 by 2038
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns West Cheningo RD over Cheningo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.