US Bridges

RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · .2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 20 · Structure no. 000000001063190

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk 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 64,788 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,076 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesFinch Hollow Crk
Location.2 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH 20
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11972, -75.96539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,788 (2021)
Projected traffic75,076 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk carry?

About 64,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Finch Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.