US Bridges

RTE 17C over Patterson Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT Rts 17C + 26 · Structure no. 000000001014300

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17C over Patterson Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 21,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,177 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location1.6 MI E JCT Rts 17C + 26
RouteState Highway 17C
Coordinates42.10776, -76.0145
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,549 (2020)
Projected traffic26,177 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Patterson Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Patterson Creek carry?

About 21,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.