US Bridges

RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 3.0 MI E JCT Rts 79 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001030460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesMilky Run Brook
Location3.0 MI E JCT Rts 79 + 12
RouteState Highway 79
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2495, -75.77168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2018)
Projected traffic682 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook 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 Milky Run Brook carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Milky Run Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.