RTE 26 over Roaring Brook
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, New York · 3.1 MI South of Lowville · Structure no. 000000001010060
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,961
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 26 over Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Roaring Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 26 over Roaring Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 26 over Roaring Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 26 over Roaring Brook carry?
About 1,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 26 over Roaring Brook?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 26 over Roaring Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.