US Bridges

Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.5 MI SW JCT SH17 & SH41 · Structure no. 000000001013250

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2040. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGulf Summit Road
Crosses17 17 91073199 RTE 17
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SH17 & SH41
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03143, -75.52976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2020)
Projected traffic729 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17 carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Summit Road over 17 17 91073199 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.