RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk
GoodTompkins County, New York · .3 MI E JCT SH 79 & CR162 · Structure no. 000000001094700
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,181
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk is a steel culvert carrying RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk 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 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 4,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,323 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk carry?
About 4,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns RTE 79 over Trib Six Mile Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.