US Bridges

Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · At SH 17/US 6 Exit 128 · Structure no. 000000001003250

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOxford Road
Crosses17 17 83101202 RTE 17
LocationAt SH 17/US 6 Exit 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.34689, -74.22477
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17 carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Road over 17 17 83101202 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.