US Bridges

RTE 126 over Swiss Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 2 MI NW JCT SH126 & SH410 · Structure no. 000000001094620

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,866
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 126 over Swiss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 126 over Swiss Creek 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 126
CrossesSwiss Creek
Location2 MI NW JCT SH126 & SH410
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates43.91769, -75.51764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2018)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$591,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 126 over Swiss Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 126 over Swiss Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 126 over Swiss Creek carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 126 over Swiss Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns RTE 126 over Swiss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.