US Bridges

RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge

Good

Oneida County, New York · 0.6 MI S JCT RTE 46+26 · Structure no. 000000004018872

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
592 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge 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 7,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,892 by 2041. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
CrossesE. Whitesboro ST Barge
Location0.6 MI S JCT RTE 46+26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20107, -75.45391
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,855 (2021)
Projected traffic7,892 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge built?

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

What condition is RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge carry?

About 7,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over E. Whitesboro ST Barge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.