US Bridges

RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201 · Structure no. 000000001063219

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch 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 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesLester Avenue Little Ch
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11979, -75.95046
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Lester Avenue Little Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.