US Bridges

RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 26 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001018580

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
Crosses81I 81I91013157 RTE I81
LocationJCT Rts 26 + I-81
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32088, -75.9714
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2020)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81 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 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81 carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over 81I 81I91013157 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.