US Bridges

RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1MI.S.INTER.RTES201&17C · Structure no. 000000001072980

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,548
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRAMP-RTS17C TO201
CrossesRiverside Drive
Location0.1MI.S.INTER.RTES201&17C
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11386, -75.96879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2017)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RAMP-RTS17C TO201 over Riverside Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.