US Bridges

RTE 17 over Ellis Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.2 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH34 · Structure no. 000000001062020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Ellis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17 over Ellis 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 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 17,166 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,787 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesEllis Creek
Location2.2 MI SE JCT SH17 & SH34
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00653, -76.48054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,166 (2021)
Projected traffic26,787 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Ellis Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Ellis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Ellis Creek carry?

About 17,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.