US Bridges

RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · Exit 96/SH 17 Interchange · Structure no. 000000001013522

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,955
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 4,955 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,732 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesDe Bruce RD Willowemoc
LocationExit 96/SH 17 Interchange
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.90609, -74.81972
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,955 (2020)
Projected traffic7,732 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc carry?

About 4,955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over De Bruce RD Willowemoc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.