RTE 17 over Ramapo River
FairOrange County, New York · 3.1 MI S JCT Rts 32 & 208 · Structure no. 000000001014020
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,637
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Ramapo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17 over Ramapo River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,136 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 57 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Ramapo River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17 over Ramapo 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Ramapo River carry?
About 11,637 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Ramapo River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Ramapo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.