US Bridges

Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.OMI.W.JCT.RTES 394 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001071520

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2038. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarpentr Pringle
Crosses17 17 52111179 WB RTE
Location1.OMI.W.JCT.RTES 394 & 17
Coordinates42.15346, -79.42516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Carpentr Pringle over 17 17 52111179 WB RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.