US Bridges

CR26 over South Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 3.5 MI S of Elmira · Structure no. 000000003331190

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 over South Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR26 over South Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR26
CrossesSouth Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Elmira
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04298, -76.82229
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2018)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR26 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR26 over South 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR26 over South Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR26 over South Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR26 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.