US Bridges

RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · 3.5 MI S JCT SH17 & SH17K · Structure no. 000000001013930

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17M
Crosses17 17 83101041 RTE 17
Location3.5 MI S JCT SH17 & SH17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.50303, -74.40813
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2020)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17 carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17M over 17 17 83101041 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.