US Bridges

RTE 79 over Occanum Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .6 MI N JCT SH 79 & SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001030410

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Occanum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over Occanum Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 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 2,156 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,249 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesOccanum Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SH 79 & SH 17
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0815, -75.6395
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,156 (2020)
Projected traffic2,249 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Occanum Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 79 over Occanum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Occanum Creek carry?

About 2,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Occanum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Occanum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.