US Bridges

Landon Road over Chenango River

Fair

Madison County, New York · E .1M of CR26/ Vill Eaton · Structure no. 000000002308870

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landon Road over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Landon Road over Chenango River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLandon Road
CrossesChenango River
LocationE .1M of CR26/ Vill Eaton
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85061, -75.60556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2021)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$566,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landon Road over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landon Road over Chenango River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Landon Road over Chenango River carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Landon Road over Chenango River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Landon Road over Chenango River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.