US Bridges

RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River

Good

Steuben County, New York · 1.6 NE of JCT Rts 15& 417 · Structure no. 000000003334140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River is a steel culvert carrying RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,492 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 417
CrossesTrib Tioga River
Location1.6 NE of JCT Rts 15& 417
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates42.12481, -77.12831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,814 (2020)
Projected traffic9,492 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River carry?

About 7,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 417 over Trib Tioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.