US Bridges

RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Andover · Structure no. 000000001012520

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,991
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesWny & Pa RR Dyke Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Andover
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.14941, -77.8207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2020)
Projected traffic3,176 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Wny & Pa RR Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.