US Bridges

RTE 17C over Pipe Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · RTE 17C E Tioga Center · Structure no. 000000001012900

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Pipe Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesPipe Creek
LocationRTE 17C E Tioga Center
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05954, -76.34546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,346 (2021)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Pipe Creek 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 2024.

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

About 3,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.