US Bridges

RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way

Good

Orange County, New York · .4 MI SE JCT Rts. 211 & 1 · Structure no. 000000001078980

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,150 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWallkill Winning Way
Location.4 MI SE JCT Rts. 211 & 1
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.45415, -74.3737
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,905 (2021)
Projected traffic90,150 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way carry?

About 63,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Wallkill Winning Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.