US Bridges

RTE 17C over Owego Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · JCT RTE 17 & Catatonk · Structure no. 000000001012930

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,183
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Owego Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Owego Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,183 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,511 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesOwego Creek
LocationJCT RTE 17 & Catatonk
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09689, -76.27745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,183 (2020)
Projected traffic7,511 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Owego 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 June 2023.

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

About 6,183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Owego Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Owego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.