US Bridges

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck

Fair

Broome County, New York · 7.2 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001018530

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,905
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 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
Location7.2 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 3
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24065, -76.01442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2020)
Projected traffic2,923 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$1.2 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 April 2024.

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

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.