US Bridges

RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.9 MI NW Sullivan CO LN · Structure no. 000000001054961

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,414 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRussel Brook Road Russe
Location3.9 MI NW Sullivan CO LN
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.95912, -74.99074
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,188 (2020)
Projected traffic3,414 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe carry?

About 2,188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Russel Brook Road Russe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.