US Bridges

RTE 26 over Page Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 206 · Structure no. 000000001018610

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,620
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Page Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 26 over Page Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesPage Brook
Location1.7 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 206
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35218, -75.96781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2020)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Page Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Page Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Page Brook carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Page Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Page Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.