US Bridges

RTE 960J over RTE 17C

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.3 MI N Owegointerchange · Structure no. 000000001061190

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,076
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 960J over RTE 17C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 960J over RTE 17C in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 10,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 960J
CrossesRTE 17C
Location0.3 MI N Owegointerchange
RouteState Highway 960J
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09547, -76.22841
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,076 (2019)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 960J over RTE 17C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 960J over RTE 17C 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 October 2024.

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

About 10,076 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 960J over RTE 17C?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 960J over RTE 17C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.