US Bridges

RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.9 MI W Exit 89 RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001013390

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,074
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,074 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesTar Hollow Brook
Location1.9 MI W Exit 89 RTE 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97482, -75.21086
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,074 (2009)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook carry?

About 7,074 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 17 over Tar Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.