US Bridges

RTE 17 over Service Road

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 19 MI SE Exit 96 RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000001013539

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 over Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 over Service Road in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 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 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,464 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 17
CrossesService Road
Location19 MI SE Exit 96 RTE 17
RouteState Highway 17
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88121, -74.7996
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,910 (2020)
Projected traffic15,464 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 17 over Service Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 over Service Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 17 over Service Road carry?

About 9,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 over Service Road?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 over Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.