US Bridges

Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17

Poor

Tioga County, New York · 0.9 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220 · Structure no. 000000001061990

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,457 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKeystone Avenue
Crosses17 17 65062010 RTE 17
Location0.9 MI E JCT Rts 17 + 220
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99957, -76.53482
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,411 (2020)
Projected traffic5,457 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17 carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Avenue over 17 17 65062010 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.