US Bridges

RTE 17 over Smith Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 5.1 MI NE JCT SH17 &SH282 · Structure no. 000000001054700

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Smith 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 5 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 16,283 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,868 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSmith Creek
Location5.1 MI NE JCT SH17 &SH282
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06654, -76.32263
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,283 (2021)
Projected traffic18,868 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Smith 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Smith Creek carry?

About 16,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.