US Bridges

RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.5 MI NW Exit 94 - Rt 17 · Structure no. 000000001013492

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,765
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
Location0.5 MI NW Exit 94 - Rt 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93387, -74.92016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2021)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 17 over Willowemoc 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.