US Bridges

RTE 26 over Deer River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 4.5 MI N JCT SH26 & SH410 · Structure no. 000000001018910

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Deer River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Deer River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,912 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 26
CrossesDeer River
Location4.5 MI N JCT SH26 & SH410
RouteState Highway 26
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.93111, -75.59025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,876 (2021)
Projected traffic3,912 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Deer River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Deer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Deer River carry?

About 3,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Deer River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.