US Bridges

RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 17C + 26 · Structure no. 000000001014289

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,452
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26 in Broome 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 14,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,556 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
Crosses26 26 91011076 RTE 26
LocationJCT Rts 17C + 26
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10031, -76.04436
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,452 (2020)
Projected traffic17,556 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26 built?

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

What condition is RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26 carry?

About 14,452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over 26 26 91011076 RTE 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.