CR 26 over Genesee River
PoorClosed to trafficAllegany County, New York · 0.5 Mi.E.Of Belfast · Structure no. 000000003330740
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 964
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 26 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 964 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 26 over Genesee River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 26 over Genesee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 26 over Genesee River carry?
About 964 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 26 over Genesee River?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 26 over Genesee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.