US Bridges

RTE 26 over Muller Brook

Fair

Madison County, New York · 15MI S JCT Rts 80+26 · Structure no. 000000001018790

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,597
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Muller Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Muller Brook in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesMuller Brook
Location15MI S JCT Rts 80+26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74549, -75.74328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2020)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$532,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Muller Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Muller Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Muller Brook carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Muller Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Muller Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.