RTE 79 over Sanford Creek
GoodBroome County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 79 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001030400
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Sanford Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 79 over Sanford Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Sanford Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Sanford 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Sanford Creek carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Sanford Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Sanford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.