US Bridges

RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2.7 MI NW Sullivan Cl · Structure no. 000000001054972

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,414 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCook Falls Road Beaver
Location2.7 MI NW Sullivan Cl
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.95181, -74.97105
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver carry?

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

How long is RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Cook Falls Road Beaver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.