US Bridges

E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17

Fair

Broome County, New York · Exit 81 of SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001013240

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2037. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Boskett Road
Crosses17 17 91073166 RTE 17
LocationExit 81 of SH 17
Coordinates42.06595, -75.56791
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2017)
Projected traffic613 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17 carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Boskett Road over 17 17 91073166 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.