US Bridges

RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet

Poor

Orange County, New York · 7.5M W.Jct Rt 17A-210 &17 · Structure no. 000000001014110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,329
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,688 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesRTE 17A
CrossesGreenwood Lake Outlet
Location7.5M W.Jct Rt 17A-210 &17
RouteState Highway 17A
Coordinates41.22762, -74.28753
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,329 (2018)
Projected traffic7,688 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
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$836,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet carry?

About 6,329 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17A over Greenwood Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.