US Bridges

RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.7 MI W from 17 Southern · Structure no. 000000001060150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,128 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17 is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17 in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,696 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,989 by 2041. The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
Crosses17 17 65063176 RTE 17
Location0.7 MI W from 17 Southern
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09946, -76.25931
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,128 ft (343.8 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,696 (2020)
Projected traffic14,989 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$57.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17 carry?

About 14,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17?

The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over 17 17 65063176 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.