US Bridges

RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001063430

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,569 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesNanticoke Creek
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH 17
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10672, -76.06759
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,170 (2020)
Projected traffic13,569 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 11,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.