US Bridges

RTE 17 over North Broad ST

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201 · Structure no. 000000001063209

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over North Broad ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over North Broad ST 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesNorth Broad ST
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11933, -75.95646
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,788 (2021)
Projected traffic75,076 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over North Broad ST built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over North Broad ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over North Broad ST carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over North Broad ST?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over North Broad ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.