US Bridges

RTE 17 over Broad Street

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.1 MI NW Exit 94-RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001013502

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Broad Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Broad Street in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 5,452 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,508 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 17
CrossesBroad Street
Location0.1 MI NW Exit 94-RTE 17
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.93131, -74.91411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,452 (2021)
Projected traffic8,508 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Broad Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 17 over Broad Street 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 RTE 17 over Broad Street carry?

About 5,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Broad Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Broad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.