US Bridges

County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Downsville · Structure no. 000000003351950

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,089
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesTelford Hllow Brk
Location1.2 MI NW of Downsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0942, -74.98477
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2021)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.