US Bridges

RTE 69 over RTE 26

Good

Oneida County, New York · 08MI W JCT Rts 233+69 · Structure no. 000000001094190

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,327
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over RTE 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 69 over RTE 26 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,327 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,624 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 69
CrossesRTE 26
Location08MI W JCT Rts 233+69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19063, -75.44962
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,327 (2011)
Projected traffic21,624 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over RTE 26 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 69 over RTE 26 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over RTE 26 carry?

About 17,327 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over RTE 26?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over RTE 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.