US Bridges

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.5 MI West of Owego · Structure no. 000000001012910

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,821 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location3.5 MI West of Owego
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08571, -76.32006
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2020)
Projected traffic2,821 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.