US Bridges

RTE 17 over North Main Street

Good

Broome County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001054802

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over North Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over North Main Street 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesNorth Main Street
Location0.6 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 26
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.08826, -76.05376
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over North Main Street built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over North Main Street 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 North Main Street carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over North Main Street?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over North Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.