US Bridges

RTE 26 over Miller Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 6.5 MI S JCT Rts 26 + 221 · Structure no. 000000001018620

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Miller Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 26 over Miller Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 26
CrossesMiller Brook
Location6.5 MI S JCT Rts 26 + 221
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44466, -75.91527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2020)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Miller Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Miller Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Miller Brook carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Miller Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 26 over Miller Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.