US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 28

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001013292

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 28 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 3,629 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,663 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCR 28
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04992, -75.47634
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,629 (2021)
Projected traffic5,663 by 2041
Trucks21%
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 28 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 28 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 CR 28 carry?

About 3,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 28?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.