RTE 79 over Moss Creek
GoodBroome County, New York · 0.6MI SE JCT Rts 79 + 206 · Structure no. 000000001030510
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,304
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Moss Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Moss 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Moss Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Moss 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 Moss Creek carry?
About 1,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Moss Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Moss Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.