US Bridges

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH17C &SH201 · Structure no. 000000001014320

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 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 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,050 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH17C &SH201
RouteState Highway 17C
Coordinates42.11244, -75.94826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,920 (2016)
Projected traffic12,050 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.

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

About 9,920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.