US Bridges

RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk

Poor

Chenango County, New York · 4.3 MI SW JCT CR42 & SH26 · Structure no. 000000001018710

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTrib Otselic Crk
Location4.3 MI SW JCT CR42 & SH26
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.59676, -75.83924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2018)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.