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RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT SH 17 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001054811

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 10,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,456 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 26
Crosses17 17 91071038 RTE 17
LocationJCT SH 17 & SH 26
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09198, -76.04345
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,252 (2020)
Projected traffic10,456 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17 carry?

About 10,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 26 over 17 17 91071038 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.