US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & Chenango River · Structure no. 00000000103118A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
575 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,929
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,929 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,617 by 2041. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRTE 11 Chenango River
LocationJCT I81 & Chenango River
RouteInterstate 17
Coordinates42.11463, -75.90716
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,929 (2020)
Projected traffic19,617 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River 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 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River carry?

About 16,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 11 Chenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.