US Bridges

RTE 79 over Page Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 79 & SH 36 · Structure no. 000000001030470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Page Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Page Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,115 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesPage Brook
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 79 & SH 36
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2493, -75.77934
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,115 (2020)
Projected traffic2,206 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Page Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Page Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Page Brook carry?

About 2,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Page Brook?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Page Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.