US Bridges

RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 49 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001018861

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,722 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesMartin Street CSX Trans
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rts 49 & 26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19992, -75.45354
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2021)
Projected traffic2,722 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over Martin Street CSX Trans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.