US Bridges

RTE 417 over Root Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · RTE 417 0.8 MI E Bolivar · Structure no. 000000001012410

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,782
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Root Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Root Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 2,782 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesRoot Creek
LocationRTE 417 0.8 MI E Bolivar
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06533, -78.15132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,782 (2018)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Root Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Root 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Root Creek carry?

About 2,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Root Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Root Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.