US Bridges

RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000001012610

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,704
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTrb Tuscarora Crk
Location2 Miles NW of Woodhull
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09674, -77.43447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed51 mi (82 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 Trb Tuscarora Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Trb Tuscarora Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.