US Bridges

Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · .2 MI SE Exit 130 of US 6 · Structure no. 000000001003310

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Avenue
Crosses17 17 83101228 RTE 17
Location.2 MI SE Exit 130 of US 6
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.33907, -74.17864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2015)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17 carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Avenue over 17 17 83101228 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.