US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 69

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201 · Structure no. 000000001063229

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 69 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 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,076 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 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
CrossesCR 69
Location1.2 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11996, -75.94594
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,788 (2021)
Projected traffic75,076 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 69 built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 69 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 CR 69 carry?

About 64,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 69?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.