US Bridges

County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.9 MI SE Thompson Ridge · Structure no. 000000003344430

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location1.9 MI SE Thompson Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56627, -74.29561
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2021)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.