RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake
FairOrange County, New York · Between Ex 129-130 - US6 · Structure no. 000000001003280
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,009
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 58,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,833 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake 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 Orange-Rockland Lake carry?
About 58,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Orange-Rockland Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.