RTE 26 over Otselic River
PoorChenango County, New York · 2.6 MI SW JCT CR42 & SH26 · Structure no. 000000001018720
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 26 over Otselic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 26 over Otselic River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 26 over Otselic River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 26 over Otselic River carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 26 over Otselic River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 26 over Otselic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.