US Bridges

Angel Road over Cheningo Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.4 Mi. E. of Cheningo · Structure no. 000000002207580

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angel Road over Cheningo Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Angel Road over Cheningo Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAngel Road
CrossesCheningo Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Cheningo
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66189, -75.99147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic17 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angel Road over Cheningo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angel Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Angel Road over Cheningo Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Angel Road over Cheningo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Angel Road over Cheningo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.