US Bridges

RTE 17 over RTE 17M

Fair

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 17 & 207 · Structure no. 000000001003159

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over RTE 17M is a concrete frame carrying RTE 17 over RTE 17M in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 76 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 5 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 57,085 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,529 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesRTE 17M
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 17 & 207
RouteState Highway 17
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39842, -74.33974
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,085 (2021)
Projected traffic80,529 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over RTE 17M built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 17M 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over RTE 17M carry?

About 57,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over RTE 17M?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 17M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.