US Bridges

CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet

Good

Warren County, New York · North End of Brant Lake · Structure no. 000000003305270

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 26
CrossesBrant Lake Inlet
LocationNorth End of Brant Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.73487, -73.67361
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$945,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Brant Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.