US Bridges

RTE 17 over Marshland Road

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 4 MI W of NY-962J Ramp to · Structure no. 000000001054731

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Marshland Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Marshland Road 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 11,348 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesMarshland Road
Location4 MI W of NY-962J Ramp to
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08149, -76.20283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,348 (2021)
Projected traffic13,150 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Marshland Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Marshland Road 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 Marshland Road carry?

About 11,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Marshland Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Marshland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.