US Bridges

RTE 17 over County Road 502

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.2 MI SW of JCT CR 509 & · Structure no. 000000001054671

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over County Road 502 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over County Road 502 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 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCounty Road 502
Location3.2 MI SW of JCT CR 509 &
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02433, -76.357
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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
CrossesHighway
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over County Road 502 built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over County Road 502 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 County Road 502 carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over County Road 502?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over County Road 502?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.