US Bridges

RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr

Fair

Cortland County, New York · .9 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH221 · Structure no. 000000001018650

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr is a concrete slab carrying RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesTrib Otselic Rvr
Location.9 MI N JCT SH 26 & SH221
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48281, -75.9213
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2020)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2041
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$673,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Trib Otselic Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.