US Bridges

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.1 MI E of Owego · Structure no. 000000001014230

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,088
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,088 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.1 MI E of Owego
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09539, -76.22485
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,088 (2020)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 October 2024.

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

About 7,088 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.