RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek
GoodTioga County, New York · JCT SH 17 & Apalachin Cre · Structure no. 000000001054751
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,504 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is RTE 17 over Apalachin 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek carry?
About 13,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Apalachin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.