US Bridges

RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I

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Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & Chenango River · Structure no. 000000001079602

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,128 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,465
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,465 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,808 by 2041. The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesChenango River 81I 81I
LocationJCT I81 & Chenango River
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.11423, -75.90924
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,128 ft (343.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,465 (2020)
Projected traffic9,808 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$17.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I carry?

About 8,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I?

The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Chenango River 81I 81I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.