US Bridges

RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road

Fair

Delaware County, New York · Exit 87 RTE 17 Int · Structure no. 000000001054872

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,063
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 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 4,063 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,519 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesSands Creek Road
LocationExit 87 RTE 17 Int
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.95733, -75.29545
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,063 (2010)
Projected traffic5,519 by 2041
Trucks18%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road 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 Sands Creek Road carry?

About 4,063 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Sands Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.