US Bridges

RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.4 MI N JCT Rts 26 & 38B · Structure no. 000000001018500

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,075
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesKetchumville Crk
Location3.4 MI N JCT Rts 26 & 38B
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20119, -76.05671
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2017)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Ketchumville 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 Ketchumville Crk carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Ketchumville Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.