US Bridges

RTE 79 over Bull Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 3.3 MI SE JCT 79 & 206 · Structure no. 000000001030500

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Bull Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 79 over Bull Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 79
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.3 MI SE JCT 79 & 206
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates42.30212, -75.91284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2020)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$834,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Bull Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.