RTE 17C over Butson Creek
GoodTioga County, New York · RTE 17C N End of Barton · Structure no. 000000001012890
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17C over Butson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Butson Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17C over Butson Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is RTE 17C over Butson 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 Butson Creek carry?
About 2,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17C over Butson Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17C over Butson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.