US Bridges

RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Orange County, New York · JCT Rts 17K+I87 · Structure no. 000000001014520

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,424
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 18,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17K
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT Rts 17K+I87
RouteState Highway 17K
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.50586, -74.07559
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,424 (2019)
Projected traffic18,510 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 18,424 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17K over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.