US Bridges

RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row

Fair

Orange County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH17K & SH208 · Structure no. 000000001014510

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 8,289 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,327 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17K
CrossesEx-New Hav RR Row
Location.9 MI E JCT SH17K & SH208
RouteState Highway 17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52459, -74.18277
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,289 (2021)
Projected traffic8,327 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row carry?

About 8,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17K over Ex-New Hav RR Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.