US Bridges

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 34 · Structure no. 000000001062101

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Susquehanna River 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 13,394 by 2041. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 34
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00736, -76.46892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Susquehanna River carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.