RTE 17 over Sands Creek
FairDelaware County, New York · Exit 87 RTE 17 Int · Structure no. 000000001013350
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,125
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Sands Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17 over Sands Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,202 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Sands Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17 over Sands 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Sands Creek carry?
About 8,125 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Sands Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns RTE 17 over Sands Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.