US Bridges

West Lake Road over Menteth Gully

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 2.1 Mile SE of Cheshire · Structure no. 000000003318730

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lake Road over Menteth Gully is a concrete frame carrying West Lake Road over Menteth Gully in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lake Road
CrossesMenteth Gully
Location2.1 Mile SE of Cheshire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79831, -77.30215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2021)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$946,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lake Road over Menteth Gully built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lake Road over Menteth Gully 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Lake Road over Menteth Gully carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Lake Road over Menteth Gully?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Lake Road over Menteth Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.