US Bridges

RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.4MI from Exit 67N (sout · Structure no. 000000001018432

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
998 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,252
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 10,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,453 by 2041. The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesCR 44 Susquehanna River
Location0.4MI from Exit 67N (sout
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09492, -76.04377
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length998 ft (304.2 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,252 (2019)
Projected traffic12,453 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$17.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River carry?

About 10,252 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River?

The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over CR 44 Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.