US Bridges

RTE 26 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lewis County, New York · In Turin · Structure no. 000000001010030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 26 over Mill Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn Turin
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.6285, -75.41156
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2021)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.