RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek
FairSchuyler County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 79 & 228 · Structure no. 000000001030620
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,739 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Taughannock Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Taughannock 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek carry?
About 2,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Taughannock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.