US Bridges

RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001013431

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
725 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 3,164 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2041. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesEast Branch Delaware Riv
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH30
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99938, -75.15294
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length725 ft (221 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv?

The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over East Branch Delaware Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.