US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 30

Fair

Delaware County, New York · JCT Rts 17 & 30 · Structure no. 000000001013442

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 30 in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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
CrossesRTE 30
LocationJCT Rts 17 & 30
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99234, -75.13195
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2021)
Projected traffic4,936 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 30 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 30 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over RTE 30 carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 30?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.