US Bridges

RTE 417 over Dyke Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1 MI NE SR 19 + SR 417 · Structure no. 000000001012480

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Dyke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,579 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesDyke Creek
Location1 MI NE SR 19 + SR 417
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12693, -77.92593
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2021)
Projected traffic4,579 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Dyke 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Dyke Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.