US Bridges

RTE 17K over Wallkill River

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT RTE 17K+WALLKILL R · Structure no. 000000001014500

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,121
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17K over Wallkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 17K over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 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 5 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 14,121 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,187 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17K
CrossesWallkill River
LocationJCT RTE 17K+WALLKILL R
RouteState Highway 17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52915, -74.23774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,121 (2020)
Projected traffic14,187 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17K over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is RTE 17K over Wallkill River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17K over Wallkill River carry?

About 14,121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17K over Wallkill River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17K over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.