US Bridges

RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001018830

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 26
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location4 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH 26
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.13412, -75.50054
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90 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 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.