US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR

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Broome County, New York · .9 MI W JCT SH17 & SH201 · Structure no. 000000001063162

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
770 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,286
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,619 by 2041. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRTE 17C N-S RR
Location.9 MI W JCT SH17 & SH201
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11869, -75.98484
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,286 (2021)
Projected traffic31,619 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$13.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR carry?

About 27,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 17C N-S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.