US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · Exit 87A RTE 17 Int · Structure no. 000000001054891

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
626 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,537
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 3,537 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,519 by 2041. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRTE 268 Cadosia Creek
LocationExit 87A RTE 17 Int
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96466, -75.26283
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,537 (2009)
Projected traffic5,519 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek 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 RTE 268 Cadosia Creek carry?

About 3,537 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 268 Cadosia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.