RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek
FairOrange County, New York · Rts 17A+94 Warwick · Structure no. 000000001014090
- Built
- 1883
- 142 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,153
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 142 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 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 8,153 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,904 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek built?
It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek 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 17A over Wawayanda Creek carry?
About 8,153 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17A over Wawayanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.