US Bridges

RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · JCT RTE 17C + Cayuta Ck · Structure no. 000000001012860

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,708
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,708 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesCayuta Creek
LocationJCT RTE 17C + Cayuta Ck
RouteState Highway 17C
Coordinates42.0107, -76.52636
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,708 (2019)
Projected traffic4,504 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 3,708 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.