US Bridges

RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT RTE 26+TIOUGHNIOGA R · Structure no. 000000001018600

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,737 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTioughnioga River
LocationJCT RTE 26+TIOUGHNIOGA R
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32919, -75.9651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,696 (2020)
Projected traffic6,737 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 6,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.