RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 4.5 MI N JCT SH 79 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001030430
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,008
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Ouaquaga 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Ouaquaga 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek carry?
About 1,008 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Ouaquaga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.