US Bridges

RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western

Good

Broome County, New York · .4 MI N JCT SH 26 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001018590

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,261 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,348 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesNy Susquehnna & Western
Location.4 MI N JCT SH 26 & I81
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32583, -75.96765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,261 (2018)
Projected traffic9,348 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western built?

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

What condition is RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western carry?

About 9,261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.