US Bridges

RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.3 MI S JCT SH26 & SH434 · Structure no. 000000001018400

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,393 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTrib Choconut Crk
Location6.3 MI S JCT SH26 & SH434
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00667, -76.00117
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2021)
Projected traffic5,393 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$867,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk 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 26 over Trib Choconut Crk carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Trib Choconut Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.