RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek
FairSullivan County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 17 & 55 · Structure no. 000000001013601
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is RTE 17 over Mongaup 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek carry?
About 7,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 17 over Mongaup Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.