US Bridges

RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.1 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH41 · Structure no. 000000001013312

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
426 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Oqu
Location3.1 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH41
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05181, -75.44152
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Norfolk Southern RR Oqu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.