US Bridges

RTE 17 over Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001054792

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Choconut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Choconut Creek 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 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 13,109 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,190 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 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
CrossesChoconut Creek
Location1 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH 26
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08548, -76.06316
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Choconut Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Choconut Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Choconut Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Choconut Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.