RTE 17 over Wappasening Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 1 MI E of NY-282 Ramp to · Structure no. 000000001054662
- 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).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.