US Bridges

RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT Rts 208+17 Int 130 · Structure no. 000000001003300

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 16,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,525 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 208
Crosses17 17 83101221 RTE 17
LocationJCT Rts 208+17 Int 130
RouteState Highway 208
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.34508, -74.19018
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,073 (2021)
Projected traffic19,525 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17 carry?

About 16,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 208 over 17 17 83101221 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.