RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts 17K+302 · Structure no. 000000001014480
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,980
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,003 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17K over Pakanasink 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek carry?
About 4,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17K over Pakanasink Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.