US Bridges

RTE 26 over RTE 46

Fair

Oneida County, New York · JCT Rts 46+26 · Structure no. 000000001025740

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,433
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over RTE 46 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 26 over RTE 46 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 21,433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,006 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesRTE 46
LocationJCT Rts 46+26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20908, -75.45738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,433 (2004)
Projected traffic30,006 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over RTE 46 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over RTE 46 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over RTE 46 carry?

About 21,433 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over RTE 46?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over RTE 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.