US Bridges

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.7 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001018510

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,075
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesE Br Nanticoke Ck
Location3.7 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20471, -76.05378
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.