US Bridges

RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk

Good

Schuyler County, New York · South End of Burdett · Structure no. 000000001030650

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,417
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk is a concrete frame carrying RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk 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 8 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesRTE 79
CrossesHector Falls Crk
LocationSouth End of Burdett
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates42.41931, -76.84931
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,417 (2018)
Projected traffic3,628 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over Hector Falls Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.