US Bridges

RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2 MI E JCT SH 17C & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001054860

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 21,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,177 by 2041. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
Crosses17 17 91071062 RTE 17
Location2 MI E JCT SH 17C & SH 26
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11075, -76.00734
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,549 (2020)
Projected traffic26,177 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17 carry?

About 21,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over 17 17 91071062 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.