US Bridges

RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.8 MI N JCT SH26 & SH38B · Structure no. 000000001018520

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTrib E B Nanticoke Creek
Location6.8 MI N JCT SH26 & SH38B
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.23712, -76.0142
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,409 (2021)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Trib E B Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.