US Bridges

RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6 MI S of JCT SR 26 & I-8 · Structure no. 000000001018550

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,905
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTrib E Branch Nanticoke
Location6 MI S of JCT SR 26 & I-8
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2582, -76.00977
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke 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 Branch Nanticoke carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Trib E Branch Nanticoke?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.