US Bridges

RTE 15U over RTE 417

Good

Steuben County, New York · .5 MI SW of Gang Mills · Structure no. 000000001011151

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15U over RTE 417 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15U over RTE 417 in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,260 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,820 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesRTE 15U
CrossesRTE 417
Location.5 MI SW of Gang Mills
RouteInterstate 15U
Coordinates42.14139, -77.11649
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,260 (2018)
Projected traffic18,820 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15U over RTE 417 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15U over RTE 417 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 15U over RTE 417 carry?

About 12,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15U over RTE 417?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15U over RTE 417?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.