County Road 26 over Black River
GoodRensselaer County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000003303840
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 26 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Black River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 years old, older 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 26 over Black River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is County Road 26 over Black River 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 26 over Black River carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Road 26 over Black River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 26 over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.