RTE 79 over Hector Falls Creek
GoodSchuyler County, New York · 0.9 MI E of Burdett · Structure no. 000000001030640
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- 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 Hector Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 79 over Hector Falls Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 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 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hector Falls Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Hector Falls 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 Hector Falls Creek carry?
About 3,417 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Hector Falls Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Hector Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.