US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 17

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .2 MI W Exit 89 of SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001013400

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 17 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 17 over CR 17 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 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 7,074 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCR 17
Location.2 MI W Exit 89 of SH 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.9694, -75.17996
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,074 (2021)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 17 built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 17 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over CR 17 carry?

About 7,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 17?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.