US Bridges

County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.28 Miles N of Lily RD · Structure no. 000000003330030

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesWigwam Creek
Location0.28 Miles N of Lily RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33474, -78.09803
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2018)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 26 over Wigwam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Wigwam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.