RTE 79 over Dudley Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 4.1 MI W JCT SH 79 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001030550
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,870
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Dudley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Dudley Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,897 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dudley Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Dudley Creek 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 Dudley Creek carry?
About 2,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Dudley Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Dudley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.