US Bridges

County Road 33 over RTE 17C

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.6 MI E of Exit 69 from · Structure no. 000000003358710

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,143
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over RTE 17C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over RTE 17C in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 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 8,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,892 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesRTE 17C
Location1.6 MI E of Exit 69 from
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10706, -76.01772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2017)
Projected traffic9,892 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over RTE 17C built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road 33 over RTE 17C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over RTE 17C carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over RTE 17C?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over RTE 17C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.