South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.8 MI E JCT Rts 79 + 13 · Structure no. 000000002210450
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,332
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 7,332 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,906 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is South Aurora ST over RTE 79 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek carry?
About 7,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns South Aurora ST over RTE 79 Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.