US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.9 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001054922

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 2,992 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,669 by 2041. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCR 17 Beaver Kill
Location3.9 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH30
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97784, -75.05413
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,992 (2021)
Projected traffic4,669 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill carry?

About 2,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.