US Bridges

RTE 26 over Pond Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.0 MI NE JCT Rts 26 & 41 · Structure no. 000000001018680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,149
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Pond Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesPond Creek
Location3.0 MI NE JCT Rts 26 & 41
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.56719, -75.89183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2018)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2038
Trucks13%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Pond Creek 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 Pond Creek carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.