US Bridges

RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad

Fair

Orange County, New York · .6 MI S JCT SH17M & SH 94 · Structure no. 000000001014580

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 84 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 11,999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,846 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17M
CrossesMiddletown & Nj Railroad
Location.6 MI S JCT SH17M & SH 94
RouteState Highway 17M
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.35161, -74.27274
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,999 (2021)
Projected traffic14,846 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad carry?

About 11,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17M over Middletown & Nj Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.