US Bridges

RTE 17 over Nakama Creek

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT Rts 17+59 · Structure no. 000000001014060

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,851
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Nakama Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 17 over Nakama Creek in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 17,851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,685 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesNakama Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT Rts 17+59
RouteState Highway 17
CountyRockland County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.15418, -74.19344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,851 (2017)
Projected traffic21,685 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Nakama Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 17 over Nakama 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Nakama Creek carry?

About 17,851 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Nakama Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Nakama Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.