US Bridges

RTE 17 over Central Ny RR

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .3 MI NW JCT SH 17 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001013341

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Central Ny RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Central Ny RR in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,649 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCentral Ny RR
Location.3 MI NW JCT SH 17 & SH 1
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05506, -75.41881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2009)
Projected traffic5,649 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Central Ny RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 17 over Central Ny RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Central Ny RR carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Central Ny RR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Central Ny RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.