US Bridges

RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.1 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 34 · Structure no. 000000001062012

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

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek 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 9,946 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location0.1 MI SE JCT Rts 17 + 34
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99997, -76.52319
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.