US Bridges

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001054832

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
987 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,639
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Susquehanna River 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 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 20,639 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,916 by 2041. The structure is 987 ft (300.8 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
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 2
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10064, -76.02372
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length987 ft (300.8 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,639 (2021)
Projected traffic23,916 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 20,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.