US Bridges

County Route 78 over Robbin Run

Poor

Chemung County, New York · 4.5 MI W of Pine City · Structure no. 000000001090760

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 78 over Robbin Run is a steel culvert carrying County Route 78 over Robbin Run in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Route 78
CrossesRobbin Run
Location4.5 MI W of Pine City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.02628, -76.95675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2018)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 78 over Robbin Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 78 over Robbin Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 78 over Robbin Run carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 78 over Robbin Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns County Route 78 over Robbin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.