RTE 79 over Chenango River
GoodBroome County, New York · JCT Ny 79 & Chenango Rvr · Structure no. 000000001080450
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 764 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Chenango River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Chenango River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Chenango River carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Chenango River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Chenango River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.