US Bridges

RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River

Good

Oneida County, New York · 4.7 MI N JCT Rts 26 & 46 · Structure no. 000000001018880

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,566
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,676 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesW Br Mohawk River
Location4.7 MI N JCT Rts 26 & 46
RouteState Highway 26
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36812, -75.48092
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,566 (2020)
Projected traffic2,676 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River carry?

About 2,566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over W Br Mohawk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.