US Bridges

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013202

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 4,201 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2041. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 79
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07155, -75.63777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,201 (2021)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 4,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.