US Bridges

RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.8 MI E of JCT NY-17C & · Structure no. 000000001096410

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River is a concrete slab carrying RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17C
CrossesTrib. Susquehanna River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT NY-17C &
RouteState Highway 17C
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03387, -76.39996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2020)
Projected traffic2,378 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17C over Trib. 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17C over Trib. Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.