US Bridges

RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 5.1 MI SW JCT SH17 & SH38 · Structure no. 000000001054712

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,434 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesPumpelly Creek
Location5.1 MI SW JCT SH17 & SH38
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates42.09221, -76.26872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2021)
Projected traffic9,434 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Pumpelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.