US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.5 MI E Exit 92 RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001054952

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
568 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,835
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,835 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,423 by 2041. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCR 17 Beaver Kill Chil
Location0.5 MI E Exit 92 RTE 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96957, -75.01443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,835 (2020)
Projected traffic4,423 by 2041
Trucks26%
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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 2,835 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill Chil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.