RTE 17 over RTE 17K
PoorOrange County, New York · JCT SH 17 & SH 17K · Structure no. 000000001013909
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,831
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over RTE 17K is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over RTE 17K in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 34,831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,136 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over RTE 17K built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is RTE 17 over RTE 17K 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over RTE 17K carry?
About 34,831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over RTE 17K?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over RTE 17K?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.