US Bridges

RTE 26 over Crocker Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 38B · Structure no. 000000001095160

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,075
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Crocker Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 26 over Crocker Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesCrocker Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 38B
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.16008, -76.07033
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2017)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Crocker Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 26 over Crocker Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Crocker Creek carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Crocker Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Crocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.