US Bridges

RTE 26 over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 26 & 37 · Structure no. 000000001018950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,496
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesIndian River
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 26 & 37
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates44.21632, -75.79146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,496 (2020)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Indian River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Indian River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Indian River carry?

About 2,496 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Indian River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.