RTE 26 over Dean Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 6.1 MI S of JCT SR 26 & I · Structure no. 000000001018540
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,905
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 26 over Dean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Dean Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,923 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 26 over Dean Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 26 over Dean 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 Dean Creek carry?
About 2,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 26 over Dean Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 26 over Dean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.