US Bridges

RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI E West Brm CO Line · Structure no. 000000001014260

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,466 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesNanticoke Creek
Location1.5 MI E West Brm CO Line
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09175, -76.08978
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,262 (2020)
Projected traffic12,466 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek 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 17C over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 10,262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.