US Bridges

RTE 26 over Bucks Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.6 MI SW JCT Rts 26 + 80 · Structure no. 000000001018770

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Bucks Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 26 over Bucks Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesBucks Brook
Location3.6 MI SW JCT Rts 26 + 80
RouteState Highway 26
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68316, -75.76102
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$553,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Bucks Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Bucks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Bucks Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Bucks Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Bucks Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.