US Bridges

RTE 26 over Place Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 221 · Structure no. 000000001018660

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Place Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 26 over Place Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesPlace Brook
Location1.3 MI N JCT Rts 26 + 221
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48816, -75.92107
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Place Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 26 over Place 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Place Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Place Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 26 over Place Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.