US Bridges

Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line

Fair

Orange County, New York · 6 MI S JCT Rts 17+6 · Structure no. 000000001014040

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 83 years old, older 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesLake Kanawauke RD
CrossesRTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line
Location6 MI S JCT Rts 17+6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.22864, -74.18444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2015)
Projected traffic741 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Kanawauke RD over RTE 17 Mnrr Pj Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.