US Bridges

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Jasper · Structure no. 000000001012590

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,704
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,704 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of Jasper
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.11315, -77.49109
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2020)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Tuscarora 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.