US Bridges

RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.4 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH30 · Structure no. 000000001054939

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,763 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
5,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17 in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5,984 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,338 by 2041. The structure is 2,763 ft (842.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesHighway Drainage CR 17
Location4.4 MI E JCT SH 17 & SH30
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.97059, -75.04372
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,763 ft (842.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,984 (2021)
Projected traffic9,338 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$63.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17 carry?

About 5,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17?

The structure is 2,763 ft (842.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Highway Drainage CR 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.