US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 225

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.1 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001013232

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,755
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 225 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 225 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,859 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 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
CrossesCR 225
Location2.1 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 79
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05422, -75.61052
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,755 (2021)
Projected traffic5,859 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 225 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 225 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over CR 225 carry?

About 3,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 225?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 225?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.