US Bridges

RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.0 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013222

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location2.0 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 79
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05433, -75.61376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,201 (2021)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 17 over Tuscarora 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.