US Bridges

RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT SH 17C & SH 201 · Structure no. 000000001063270

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,215
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,979 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesLittle Choconut Creek
LocationJCT SH 17C & SH 201
RouteState Highway 17C
Coordinates42.11551, -75.96938
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,215 (2014)
Projected traffic9,979 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$856,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek carry?

About 8,215 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns RTE 17C over Little Choconut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.