US Bridges

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 5.0 MI E of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000001012630

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,647
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Tuscarora 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location5.0 MI E of Woodhull
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07946, -77.32773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$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 1967, making it 58 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.