US Bridges

RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 5.1 MI E of Woodhull · Structure no. 000000001012640

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
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 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location5.1 MI E of Woodhull
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07417, -77.29812
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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 October 2023.

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 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.