US Bridges

County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2 MI NW of Downsville · Structure no. 000000003351970

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 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
Location2 MI NW of Downsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10735, -74.98717
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2017)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2037
Trucks9%
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$3.8 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 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk 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 County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Telford Hllow Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.