US Bridges

RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.8 MI NW of Bennettsburg · Structure no. 000000001030630

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,417
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek in Schuyler 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 3,417 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,628 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesRTE 79
CrossesTexas Hollow Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of Bennettsburg
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates42.43083, -76.80091
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,417 (2018)
Projected traffic3,628 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,417 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Texas Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.