US Bridges

RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 26 + 434 · Structure no. 000000001012999

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,711
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 61 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 16,711 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
Crosses434 434 91011038 RTE 43
LocationJCT Rts 26 + 434
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08918, -76.04271
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,711 (2020)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43 carry?

About 16,711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over 434 434 91011038 RTE 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.