US Bridges

RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT SH17 & W B Delaware R · Structure no. 000000001013332

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
593 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,649 by 2041. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 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
CrossesLaurel Bank Ave W Br De
LocationJCT SH17 & W B Delaware R
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05569, -75.42232
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2009)
Projected traffic5,649 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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$8.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De 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 RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Laurel Bank Ave W Br De?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.