US Bridges

RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.1 MI E Rts 17 + 282 · Structure no. 000000001054651

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7,883 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSacketts Creek
Location0.1 MI E Rts 17 + 282
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.02668, -76.38297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,883 (2021)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Sacketts 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 17 over Sacketts Creek carry?

About 7,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Sacketts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.