US Bridges

RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1M N of RTE 11 · Structure no. 000000001030530

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,018 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,056 by 2041. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesTioughnioga River
Location0.1M N of RTE 11
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34955, -75.99938
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,018 (2021)
Projected traffic4,056 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 4,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.