US Bridges

RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue

Fair

Tioga County, New York · JCT Rts 17 + 34 · Structure no. 000000001061501

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue 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 8,583 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,946 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCayuta Avenue
LocationJCT Rts 17 + 34
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00022, -76.525
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,583 (2021)
Projected traffic9,946 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue 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 Cayuta Avenue carry?

About 8,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Cayuta Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.