US Bridges

Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.3 MI NW Exit 122A/SH 17 · Structure no. 000000001060010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,141
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17 in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,649 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillipsburg Road
Crosses17 17 83101102 RTE 17
Location1.3 MI NW Exit 122A/SH 17
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.42366, -74.35519
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,141 (2015)
Projected traffic2,649 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17 carry?

About 2,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Phillipsburg Road over 17 17 83101102 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.