US Bridges

RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT SH 79 + SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001030440

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 79
CrossesTrib Belden Brook
Location0.1 MI N JCT SH 79 + SH 7
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates42.1981, -75.65561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic599 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Trib Belden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.