US Bridges

RTE 17 over Fulton Street

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001061482

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Fulton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Fulton Street in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 8,134 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,692 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesFulton Street
Location0.5 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.99866, -76.54128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,134 (2021)
Projected traffic12,692 by 2041
Trucks22%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Fulton Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Fulton Street 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 17 over Fulton Street carry?

About 8,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Fulton Street?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Fulton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.