US Bridges

RTE 417 over Dyke Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.5 Miles SE of Andover · Structure no. 000000001012530

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,491
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Dyke Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE 417 over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesDyke Creek
Location1.5 Miles SE of Andover
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.15086, -77.76749
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2018)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over 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 Dyke Creek carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.