US Bridges

RTE 17 over Hunts Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 3.8 MI NE JCT SH417&SH275 · Structure no. 000000001054682

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Hunts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Hunts 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesHunts Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT SH417&SH275
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.05999, -76.3295
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$948,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Hunts Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Hunts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Hunts Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Hunts Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.