US Bridges

RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001013282

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,413
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek 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 3,413 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,325 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesOquaga Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05101, -75.4935
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,413 (2009)
Projected traffic5,325 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Oquaga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek carry?

About 3,413 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Oquaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.