US Bridges

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern

Good

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI E W Broome CO Line · Structure no. 000000001014270

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,466 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.7 MI E W Broome CO Line
RouteState Highway 17C
Coordinates42.09193, -76.08628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.