US Bridges

RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk

Fair

Tioga County, New York · NW of Hiawatha Island · Structure no. 000000001014240

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,343
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk 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 5 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,846 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesLit Nanticoke Crk
LocationNW of Hiawatha Island
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09248, -76.21738
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2019)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk 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 Lit Nanticoke Crk carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Lit Nanticoke Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.