US Bridges

RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 17+17K · Structure no. 000000001014470

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,003 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 17K
CrossesShawangunk Kill
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 17+17K
RouteState Highway 17K
Coordinates41.5513, -74.41403
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2020)
Projected traffic5,003 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17K over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.