US Bridges

County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.2 MI SW of Cowlesville · Structure no. 000000003319650

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of Cowlesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84286, -78.47228
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2020)
Projected traffic2,199 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 26 over Cayuga 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.