US Bridges

RTE 17 over Oakdale Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 17C · Structure no. 000000001063179

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Oakdale Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Oakdale Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971, 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 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 54,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,238 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesOakdale Road
Location0.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 17C
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12016, -75.97719
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,572 (2021)
Projected traffic63,238 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Oakdale Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Oakdale Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Oakdale Road carry?

About 54,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Oakdale Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Oakdale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.