US Bridges

RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17

Fair

Tioga County, New York · Owego Interchange RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001054740

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,018
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17 in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,095 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 960J
Crosses17 17 65063193 RTE 17
LocationOwego Interchange RTE 17
RouteState Highway 960J
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09027, -76.23064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,018 (2020)
Projected traffic6,095 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17 carry?

About 5,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 960J over 17 17 65063193 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.