US Bridges

RTE 78 over East Koy Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 3.3MI W JCT Rts 78 + 19 · Structure no. 000000001030130

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 78 over East Koy Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 78 over East Koy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE 78
CrossesEast Koy Creek
Location3.3MI W JCT Rts 78 + 19
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates42.64808, -78.19684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2021)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 78 over East Koy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 78 over East Koy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 78 over East Koy Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 78 over East Koy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 78 over East Koy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.