US Bridges

Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17

Fair

Broome County, New York · 4.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001013320

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOquaga Lake Road
Crosses17 17 91073262 RTE 17
Location4.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05562, -75.42479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2018)
Projected traffic970 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17 carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oquaga Lake Road over 17 17 91073262 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.