US Bridges

RTE 26 over Black Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.8 MI E JCT 37 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001094090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,496
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 26 over Black Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 2,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.8 MI E JCT 37 + 26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.21736, -75.80673
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Black Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Black Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 26 over Black Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 26 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.