US Bridges

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.6MI N Sullivan Cl · Structure no. 000000001054992

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 33 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
Location0.6MI N Sullivan Cl
RouteState Highway 17
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.95596, -74.93692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length432 ft (131.7 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$5.4 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.

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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over CR 17 Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.