RTE 17 over Bemus Creek
GoodChautauqua County, New York · RTE 17 at Bemus Point · Structure no. 000000001091852
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Bemus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Bemus Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Bemus Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17 over Bemus Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Bemus Creek carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Bemus Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Bemus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.