US Bridges

RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Steuben County, New York · 0.4 M S I-99 Exit 11 · Structure no. 000000003359560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 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 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.4 M S I-99 Exit 11
RouteState Highway 417
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13634, -77.12091
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.