US Bridges

RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.4 MI SE of Stanton Hill · Structure no. 000000001054661

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWappasening Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of Stanton Hill
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.02409, -76.3617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,883 (2021)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Wappasening 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.