US Bridges

RTE 26 over Sugar Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 4.4 MI S JCT Rts 26 & 434 · Structure no. 000000001018410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Sugar Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 26 over Sugar Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,393 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4.4 MI S JCT Rts 26 & 434
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.03241, -76.01477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.