US Bridges

RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.3 MI E of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000001012620

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,647
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 2,647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,811 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesAldrich Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Woodhull
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.08093, -77.36361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,647 (2018)
Projected traffic2,811 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64.6 mi (104 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$990,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Aldrich 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek carry?

About 2,647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Aldrich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.