US Bridges

RTE 26 over White River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 0.7 MI SW JCT Rts 26 +12D · Structure no. 000000001018900

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over White River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 26 over White River 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 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesWhite River
Location0.7 MI SW JCT Rts 26 +12D
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.58657, -75.40479
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2015)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$743,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over White River built?

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

What condition is RTE 26 over White 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over White River carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over White River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.