US Bridges

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1 Mile East of Jasper on · Structure no. 000000001012600

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,704 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 Mile East of Jasper on
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10925, -77.47914
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek 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 November 2023.

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 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.