US Bridges

RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 417 +248 · Structure no. 000000001061870

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 417 +248
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14267, -77.6468
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2020)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 417 over Bennetts 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.