US Bridges

CR 26 over Himrod Creek

Good

Yates County, New York · 1.9 MI W of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003335630

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Himrod Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 26 over Himrod Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 26
CrossesHimrod Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.6525, -76.97947
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$268,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 over Himrod Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Himrod Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Himrod Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Himrod Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns CR 26 over Himrod Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.