US Bridges

RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 38 · Structure no. 000000001054720

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,947
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17 in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 2,947 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 962G
Crosses17 17 65063178 RTE 17
Location0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 38
RouteState Highway 962G
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10121, -76.25611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,947 (2020)
Projected traffic4,126 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 962G over 17 17 65063178 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.