US Bridges

RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH17K &SH302 · Structure no. 000000001014490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,305
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,325 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17K
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH17K &SH302
RouteState Highway 17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53871, -74.34155
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,305 (2018)
Projected traffic4,325 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill 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 Dwaar Kill carry?

About 4,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17K over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.