US Bridges

RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.3 MI SW JCT Rts 417+275 · Structure no. 000000001012400

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesKossuth Creek
Location0.3 MI SW JCT Rts 417+275
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06359, -78.16838
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,243 (2021)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Kossuth 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek carry?

About 3,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Kossuth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.