US Bridges

Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17

Fair

Broome County, New York · Exit 83 - Ramp over NY-17 · Structure no. 000000001013300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesExit Ramp
Crosses17 17 91073251 RTE 17
LocationExit 83 - Ramp over NY-17
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.05191, -75.44492
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2021)
Projected traffic678 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17 carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Ramp over 17 17 91073251 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.