US Bridges

RTE 26 over Otselic River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.8 MI SW JCT Rts 26 +80 · Structure no. 000000001018760

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Otselic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Otselic River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesOtselic River
Location3.8 MI SW JCT Rts 26 +80
RouteState Highway 26
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68056, -75.75897
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Otselic River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Otselic River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Otselic River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Otselic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.