RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek
FairOrange County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts 17M & 94 · Structure no. 000000001014570
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,606
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,173 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 17M over Black Meadow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek carry?
About 6,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17M over Black Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.