US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 41

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001013272

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,972
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 41 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,198 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRTE 41
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 41
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05081, -75.49681
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (2011)
Projected traffic6,198 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 41 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 41 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over RTE 41 carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 41?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.