US Bridges

RTE 17 over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT SH17 & Wallkill River · Structure no. 000000001013980

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Wallkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 57,085 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,529 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWallkill River
LocationJCT SH17 & Wallkill River
RouteState Highway 17
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.4398, -74.36039
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,085 (2021)
Projected traffic80,529 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$19.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Wallkill River 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 RTE 17 over Wallkill River carry?

About 57,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.