RTE 26 over Mead Brook
GoodCortland County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT SH26/SH221 · Structure no. 000000001018670
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,149
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 26 over Mead Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 26 over Mead Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 26 over Mead Brook built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 26 over Mead 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 26 over Mead Brook carry?
About 1,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 26 over Mead Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 26 over Mead Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.