US Bridges

RTE 26 over West Creek

FairPosted for load

Broome County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT SH26 & SH17C · Structure no. 000000001018460

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,463
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over West Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 26 over West Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,463 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,851 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesWest Creek
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH26 & SH17C
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11235, -76.07067
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,463 (2020)
Projected traffic7,851 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over West Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over West Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over West Creek carry?

About 6,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over West Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.