RTE 17 over Tracy Creek
GoodBroome County, New York · 3.6 MI W JCT Rts 26 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001012971
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,869
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Tracy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Tracy Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 years old, older 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 15,869 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,217 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Tracy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is RTE 17 over Tracy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Tracy Creek carry?
About 15,869 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Tracy Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Tracy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.