US Bridges

RTE 17 over County Road 13

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17+94 · Structure no. 000000001003229

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over County Road 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over County Road 13 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 53,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,043 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesCounty Road 13
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 17+94
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.3498, -74.27455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,196 (2021)
Projected traffic75,043 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$15.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over County Road 13 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 17 over County Road 13 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over County Road 13 carry?

About 53,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over County Road 13?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over County Road 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.