US Bridges

RTE 26 over Glading Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT CR 42 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001018750

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Glading Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 26 over Glading Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesGlading Brook
LocationJCT CR 42 & SH 26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63244, -75.793
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Glading Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Glading Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Glading Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Glading Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Glading Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.