RTE 17 over Patterson Creek
FairBroome County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001054842
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,639
- 2021 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 20,639 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,916 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 20,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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.