US Bridges

RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.3 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001013422

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2041. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location2.3 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH30
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98668, -75.16268
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2021)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.