US Bridges

County Road 26 over Black Brook

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.4 MI NE of East Nassau · Structure no. 000000003303820

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Black Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 384 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesBlack Brook
Location1.4 MI NE of East Nassau
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51296, -73.48286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2017)
Projected traffic538 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$745,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Black Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Black Brook 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 County Road 26 over Black Brook carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Black Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Black Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.