US Bridges

RTE 17 over Patterson Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001054841

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,003
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Patterson 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 24,003 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 26
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10628, -76.01389
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,003 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Patterson 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 Patterson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 24,003 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.