US Bridges

RTE 15U over RTE 417

Fair

Steuben County, New York · Int. I-99SB & Nys Rte. 41 · Structure no. 000000001062041

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15U over RTE 417 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15U over RTE 417 in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,260 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,820 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15U
CrossesRTE 417
LocationInt. I-99SB & Nys Rte. 41
RouteInterstate 15U
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11063, -77.15324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,260 (2021)
Projected traffic18,820 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15U over RTE 417 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15U over RTE 417 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 15U over RTE 417 carry?

About 12,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15U over RTE 417?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15U over RTE 417?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.