RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet
GoodTompkins County, New York · .1 MI W JCT SH 96 & SH 79 · Structure no. 000000004210380
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,501
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,971 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet carry?
About 11,501 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 79 over Cayuga Inlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.