US Bridges

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.5 MI S JCT SH 26 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001018570

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,042 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesE Br Nanticoke CR
Location3.5 MI S JCT SH 26 & I81
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29153, -76.00601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2020)
Projected traffic3,042 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over E Br Nanticoke CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.