US Bridges

RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 207 · Structure no. 000000001014001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 74 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,265 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesOrange CO Trailway
Location0.6 MI W JCT Rts 17 + 207
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.40122, -74.34037
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,543 (2021)
Projected traffic40,265 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway carry?

About 28,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Orange CO Trailway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.