US Bridges

Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI W RTE 17 Int 130 · Structure no. 000000001003270

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMuseum Village RD
Crosses17 17 83101215 RTE 17
Location0.6 MI W RTE 17 Int 130
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.34753, -74.20024
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Museum Village RD over 17 17 83101215 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.