US Bridges

RTE 79 over Halfway Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4.1 MI NW JCT SH12 & SH79 · Structure no. 000000001030490

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,052
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Halfway Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over Halfway Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location4.1 MI NW JCT SH12 & SH79
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28449, -75.88936
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2019)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Halfway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Halfway Brook carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.