RTE 17A over Long House Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT Rts 17A & 94 · Structure no. 000000001014100
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,329
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17A over Long House Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 17A over Long House Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,688 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17A over Long House Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is RTE 17A over Long House Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17A over Long House Creek carry?
About 6,329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17A over Long House Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17A over Long House Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.