US Bridges

Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.5 Miles E of Cheningo · Structure no. 000000003312460

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCheningo Solon Pon
CrossesE Br Cheningo Creek
Location3.5 Miles E of Cheningo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65762, -75.94204
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cheningo Solon Pon over E Br Cheningo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.