US Bridges

RTE 17 over Shepard Road

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH 34 · Structure no. 000000001061521

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Shepard Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Shepard Road 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 5 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 13,394 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesShepard Road
Location2 MI SE JCT SH 17 & SH 34
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00646, -76.48505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,583 (2021)
Projected traffic13,394 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Shepard Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Shepard Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Shepard Road carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Shepard Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Shepard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.