US Bridges

County Road 26 over Fly Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 3.7 MI NE of Oaksville · Structure no. 000000003354220

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,332
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Fly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 26 over Fly Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 80 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 5 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 1,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesFly Creek
Location3.7 MI NE of Oaksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7152, -74.98231
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,332 (2018)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 26 over Fly Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Fly Creek carry?

About 1,332 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.