US Bridges

RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 800FT E of Rt 38 · Structure no. 000000001030570

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,971 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 79
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location800FT E of Rt 38
RouteState Highway 79
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35703, -76.19779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,971 (2021)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 79 over E Br Owego 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek carry?

About 2,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 79 over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.