US Bridges

Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.6 MI E JCT US 6 & SH207 · Structure no. 000000001003180

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,412
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArcadia Road
Crosses17 17 83101152 RTE 17
Location2.6 MI E JCT US 6 & SH207
Coordinates41.37466, -74.29464
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,412 (2020)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17 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 Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia Road over 17 17 83101152 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.