US Bridges

RTE 17 over Read Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.7 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 30 · Structure no. 000000001013410

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Read Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Read Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6,327 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,873 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRead Brook
Location2.7 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 30
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98137, -75.1667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,327 (2021)
Projected traffic9,873 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Read Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 17 over Read 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Read Brook carry?

About 6,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Read Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Read Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.