RTE 17 over Susquehanna River
GoodTioga County, New York · 3.2 MI NE JCT Rts 17 + 34 · Structure no. 000000001062111
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 483 ft
- 3 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 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,583 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,394 by 2041. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17 over Susquehanna River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.