US Bridges

RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.0 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001054782

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 years old, older 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 13,109 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,190 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCastle Gardens RD
Location2.0 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 26
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07898, -76.07762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,109 (2021)
Projected traffic15,190 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD carry?

About 13,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Castle Gardens RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.