RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 3.6 MI NW Tioga Cl;rte 79 · Structure no. 000000001030590
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,905
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,037 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Six Mile 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 3,905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.