US Bridges

RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4.1 MI N JCT Rts 128 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001018820

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRTE 26
CrossesSconondoa Creek
Location4.1 MI N JCT Rts 128 & 26
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates42.98161, -75.50059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2020)
Projected traffic2,007 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$590,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Sconondoa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Sconondoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.