US Bridges

RTE 17 over Glenwood Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201 · Structure no. 000000001063239

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,983
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Glenwood Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Glenwood Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 61,983 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,825 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesGlenwood Road
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 201
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11721, -75.94058
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 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 span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,983 (2021)
Projected traffic71,825 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Glenwood Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 17 over Glenwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Glenwood Road carry?

About 61,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Glenwood Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Glenwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.